Advanced Foundation Maths 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN084 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- CELEN084
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module provides an in-depth course covering theory and applications of topics in Foundation Calculus, including some advanced topics, as well as fascinating mathematical topics such as, Fractals, etc.
To enrich students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, and to make teaching of difficult topics in Calculus much more interesting, inventive and exploratory, appropriate mathematical software taught in the supplementary module (Mathematical Software) will be extensively used in teaching of this module where appropriate.
Target Students
Preliminary Year students registered on Maths major at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 30% inclass tests: 3 in-class tests of 10% weighting each
- 70% Exam1 (1-hour-30-minute): Written exam of 1.5 hour at the end of Autumn seme
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To increase student’s confidence and competence by imparting enhanced mathematical, software-based knowledge and thereby developing their logical reasoning and critical thinking skills in problem solving.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:
A Knowledge and understanding
- Consolidate prior knowledge and understanding of concepts in Calculus.
- Acquire good understanding of comprehensive mathematics.
- Develop visual, numerical, and algebraic representations of mathematical concepts.
- Increase penchant for the subject of mathematics by acquiring knowledge about the fascinating side of mathematics.
B Intellectual skills
- Develop sound understanding of logic-based mathematical reasoning.
- Perform with high levels of accuracy.
- Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to real-world problems.
- Creative thinking and ability to work independently as well as in groups.
C Professional practical skills
- Construct and present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity.
- Develop broad employability skills for future.
D Transferable (key) skills
- Creativity / Innovative thinking, communicate mathematical arguments using mathematical software.
- Organising, structuring and writing mathematical proofs and solutions.
Use of e-learning and self-study skills.
Conveners
- Dr Pragnesh Gajjar