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MA2147 Foundation Mathematics
Part I Course Duration: One semester Credit Units:4 Level: B2 Medium of Instruction: English Prerequisites: Nil Precursors: Nil Equivalent Courses: MA2155 Mathematical Methods and Analysis I Exclusive Courses: Nil Part II Course Aims This course aims to introduce the basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra and single variable calculus which are necessary for undertaking subsequent courses in the Mechanical Design and Electronic themes. It is aimed at students without A Level Pure Mathematics (or its equivalent). The course will help students develop skills in logic thinking. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) No. CILOs Weighting (if applicable) 1. explain concepts from basic linear algebra and single variable calculus. 1 2. implement basic operations for complex numbers, vectors, determinants and matrices, and solve linear systems of equations. 3 3. evaluate limits, derivatives, and integrals of univariate functions. 3 4. develop simple mathematical models through linear systems of equations, derivatives and integrals, and apply mathematical and computational methods to a range of problems in scientific and engineering applications involving basic linear algebra and single variable calculus. 2 5. the combination of CILOs 1-4 3 Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) (Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course) TLAs ILO No. Hours/week Learning through teaching is primarily based on lectures. 1--5 32 hours in total Learning through tutorials is primarily based on interactive problem solving allowing instant feedback. 2 2 hours 3 2 hours 1 1 hour 4, 5 2 hours Learning through take-home assignments helps students understand basic mathematical concepts and techniques of linear algebra and single variable calculus, and apply mathematical methods to some problems in scientific and engineering applications. 1--5 after-class Learning through online examples for applications helps students apply mathematical and computational methods to some problems in scientific and engineering applications. 4 after-class Learning activities in Math Help Centre provides students extra help. 2--4 after-class Assessment Tasks/Activities 30% Coursework 70% Examination (Duration: 2 hours, at the end of the semester) For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained. Assessment Tasks/Activities ILO No. Weighting (if applicable) Remarks Test 15-30% Questions are designed for the part of linear algebra to see how well the students have learned basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra. Hand-in assignments 0-15% These are skills based assessment to see whether the students are familiar with basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra and single variable calculus and some applications in science and engineering. Examination 70% Examination questions are designed to see how far students have achieved their intended learning outcomes. Questions will primarily be skills and understanding based to assess the student’s versatility in linear algebra and single variable calculus. Formative take-home assignments 0% The assignments provide students chances to demonstrate their achievements on linear algebra and single variable calculus learned in this course. Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations Part III Keyword Syllabus Vectors and coordinate geometry in space. Matrices and determinants. Complex numbers. Sequences and series. Differential calculus and integral calculus. System of linear equations. Applications. Related Links
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