Foundation Calculus and Mathematical Techniques
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN037 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- CELEN037
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
Target Students
Students registered on Engineering Programmes and Computer Science at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 70% final written exam (1-hour-30-minute): Final written exam - 1.5 hours
- 30% mid-sem exam (1-hour): mid-sem written exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with the confidence, mathematical knowledge and fluency in mathematical techniques to help solve basic problems in engineering or science, requiring the use of differential or integral calculus.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:
A Knowledge and understanding
• Consolidate prior knowledge and understanding of the differential calculus of a function of a single variable.
• Use standard integration techniques and perform definite integration.
B Intellectual skills
• Reason logically and work analytically.
• Perform with high levels of accuracy.
• Manipulate mathematical formulae, algebraic equations & standard functions.
• Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to problems of a routine nature in engineering or science.
C Professional practical skills
• Construct and present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity.
D Transferable (key) skills
• Communicate mathematical arguments using standard terminology.
• use of e-learning and self-study skills.