MATH06096 2019 Mathematics 102
Introduction to linear algebra, calculus, statistics and probability
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Add and subtract vectors and find the scalar multiple of a vector. Calculate the length and unit vector of a vector.
Add, subtract and multiply matrices. Find the scalar multiple of a matrix. Become familiar with the Zero and Identity matrix and their properties. Invert 2x2 matrices. Solve a system of linear equations with matrices.
Differentiate polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Differentiate using first principles. Differentiate using the product, quotient and chain rules. Calculate the equation of a tangent to a curve. Find the maxima and minima of a function. Calculate rates of change. Calculate velocities and accelerations.
Calculate the mean, median, mode, standard deviation, range and variance of data. Plot a cumulative frequency polygon
Use the normal distribution to calculate the probability of events
Indicative Syllabus
1. Addition and subtraction of vectors and scalar multiples of vectors. Length and unit vector of a vector. The scalar product and its applications.
2. Addition, subtraction and multiplication of matrices. Scalar multiples of a matrix. The Zero and Identity matrix and their properties. Inversion of 2x2 matrices. Solution of a system of linear equations with matrices.
3. Differentiation of polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Differentiation using first principles. Differentiation using the product, quotient and chain rules. Equation of a tangent to a curve. Maxima and minima of a function. Rates of change, velocity and acceleration as derivatives.
4. Mean, mode, median, range, interquartile range, standard deviation, and variance of data. Cumulative frequency.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Module Resources
K.A. Stroud: "Engineering Mathematics", any edition
Bird, J., (2007). Engineering Mathematics. Any Edition. Routledge.
www.mathcentre.ac.uk
www.khanacademy.org
IT Sligo Maths Support Centre