Module Details

Module Code: MATH C1504
Module Title: Applied Mathematics
Title: Applied Mathematics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Anne Crowley
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are to equip the student with the mathematical skills required for the study of the course.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Calculate the area and volume of regular shapes and to use algebra to determine parameters and to derive units for parameters from expressions.
LO2 Use algebraic methods to solve and manipulate equations.
LO3 Evaluate distances, angles and areas for right angled and non right angled triangles.
LO4 Plot and interpret linear and non linear functions and extract information from the plots.
LO5 Produce statistical graphs including histograms and ogives and calculate Mode, Mean, Median and the quartile values.
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
(1) COMPUTATION:
(a) Basic Calculator functions and Basic Mathematical Rules (b) Scales, Fractions and Ratios (c) Accuracy and Precision (d) Units and derived units (e) Basic Algebra (f) Indices and Powers (g) Transposition of formulae
(2) AREA AND VOLUME:
(a) Perimeter, Area & Volume of Regular and Irregular Shapes (b) Approximation of Area and Volume
(3) TRIGONOMETRY:
(a) Solution of right angled triangles, (b) Unit circle, (c) Radian measure, (d) Solving triangles with the sin & cosine rules, (e) Area of triangles.
(4) EQUATIONS:
(a) Graphed representations of linear (b) quadratic and cubic equations. (c) Graphical and numerical simultaneous solutions.
(5) STATISTICS:
(a) Statistical graphs (Bar chart, Pie-chart, Ogive, Histogram), (b) Calculation of Mode, Mean, Median and the quartile values, (c) Introduction to central tendency & dispersion.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Weekly worksheets
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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
When students are taught core practical Construction Management/Quantity Surveying skills in 100% CA modules the educational strategies typically employed include a classroom/laboratory based approach of demonstration, active participation from the students in practicing the skills in class and continuous feedback from the lecturers on the student’s implementation of the skills while the lecturer addresses student’s questions throughout the session. There are significant issues such as Health and Safety, Educational Integrity etc. around students not acquiring these skills to an adequate level. Students cannot replicate that learning environment outside of the classroom/laboratory setting to learn these skills in order to prepare for a repeat opportunity. On that basis unless students have attained a 35% in their CA work throughout the year that they are not deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Tutorial Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.00 75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • ANTHONY. DAVISON CROFT (ROBERT.),Robert Davison. (2020), Foundation Maths, 7th. [ISBN: 1292289686].
  • John Bird. (2017), Basic Engineering Mathematics, [ISBN: 1138673706].
  • Surinder Singh Virdi,Roy Baker,Roy T. Baker,Narinder Kaur Virdi. (2014), Construction Mathematics, [ISBN: 9780415810784].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: