MATH06078 2018 Applied Mathematics

General Details

Full Title
Applied Mathematics
Transcript Title
Applied Mathematics
Code
MATH06078
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MATH - Mathematics
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2018 - Full Academic Year 2018-19
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
David Doyle
Programme Membership
SG_SGOOD_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology SG_SAPMS_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Medical Sciences SG_SBIOM_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical and BioIndustrial Sciences SG_SINDU_B07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science SG_SINDU_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Laboratory Science SG_SINDU_E06 202300 Certificate in Laboratory Science SG_SGOOD_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology SG_SLTED_B07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science (Common Entry)
Description

This module introduces students to the mathematical and numeric skills they need as scientists.  The focus of the module is on understanding and practising the basic methods and techniques of scientific mathematics while emphasising their real world and scientific application.  

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Perform basic calculations involving integers, fractions, decimals, powers and scientific notation without the use of a calculator.

2.

Perform calculations involving ratios, percentages and error.

3.

Perform unit conversions, express values in SI units and solve related pharmaceutical and real world problems.

4.

Use algebra to solve equations and to manipulate mathematical expressions and formulae. 

5.

Be able to organise and present data in suitable formats and perform basic statistical analysis of this data.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module is delivered online.

It is taught in a "flipped classroom" format. Students study online using Moodle based notes, videos and quizzes. Each week, there is an online live tutorial where students queries are answered and problems relevant to the current topic are worked out and discussed. 

 

 

Module Assessment Strategies

Course work

10%   -  Students need to achieve 100% in each of the online quizzes (pro rata)

2 x 15% - Students have two online exams based on the Moodle quizzes. These take place in early November and early December.

60% Final exam

 

 

Repeat Assessments

Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam

Indicative Syllabus

Perform basic calculations involving integers, fractions, decimals, powers and scientific notation without the use of a calculator.

  • Basic operations
  • BODMAS
  • Plus and minus
  • Decimals 
  • Fractions,
  • Decimal places & significant figures
  • Powers
  • Scientific notation
  • Order of magnitude.

Perform calculations involving ratios, percentages and error.

  • Ratios
  • Percentage calculations
  • Absolute and relative percentage difference
  • Percentage error calculations.

Perform unit conversions, express values in SI units and solve related pharmaceutical and real world problems.

  • SI units,
  • Prefixes (T, G M, k, m, µ, n, p etc)
  • Unit conversions
  • Related real world problems
  • Pharmaceutical quantities
  • Moles & molarity.

Use algebra to solve equations and to manipulate mathematical expressions and formulae. 

  • Algebra laws
  • Factorising
  • Multiplying out brackets
  • Solving linear and quadratic functions
  • Formula manipulation

Be able to organise and present data in suitable formats and perform basic statistical analysis of this data.

  • Statistics and data handling
  • Discrete and continuous variables
  • Measures of central tendency and dispersion
  • Cumulative frequency tables and ogives 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Online Quizzes Coursework Assessment Assessment 10 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4,5
2 CA test 1 Coursework Assessment Assessment 15 % Week 7 1,2,3
3 CA test 2 Coursework Assessment Assessment 15 % Week 12 4,5

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Exam Final Exam Closed Book Exam 60 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Not Specified Online lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent learning 5 Weekly 5.00
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2012-09-06 Maths for Science OUP Oxford
ISBN 0199644969 ISBN-13 9780199644964

Maths for science. 401pp. Good clean condition.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

None

Journal Resources

None

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

None