Module Details

Module Code: ZMAT C1201
Module Title: Mathematics 1
Title: Mathematics 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Margaret Power
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to provide students with a broad and solid foundation in mathematical concepts and techniques that they may encounter in subsequent programme modules.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and apply the operations relations of elementary set theory. and interconvert between number systems.
LO2 Describe and apply the operations and relations of elementary logic theory
LO3 Laboratory work using online software
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Number Systems
Considering the decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal number systems. Converting from decimal to another number system. Converting from another number system to decimal. Converting between these number systems. Addition in Binary.
Set Theory and Logic
Notations and basic operations in set theory. Creating and using Venn Diagrams and associated operators. Creating and using Truth Tables. Considering Equality of Sets and Logical equivalence. Determining validity of arguments.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
One written exam

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ralph P. Grimaldi. (2014), Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics, 5th. Pearson College Division, p.980, [ISBN: 0201726343].
  • Sets, Logic and Maths for Computing (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science). (2012), Sets, Logic and Maths for Computing (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science), 2nd. [ISBN: 18637310].
  • Frank Giannasi,Robert Low. Maths for Computing and Information Technology, Addison-Wesley Longman, p.259, [ISBN: 0582236541].
  • Vince, John. Foundation Mathematics for Computer Science, [ISBN: 03319214375].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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