Module Details

Module Code: MATH C1503
Module Title: Mathematics and Statistics I
Title: Mathematics and Statistics I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to develop further students' mathematical and statistical skills and reasoning and to enable them to apply these skills to engineering applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe basic concepts in statistics.
LO2 Apply statistical skills to explore data numerically and graphically.
LO3 Calculate probabilities.
LO4 Interpret and apply probability distribution functions to appropriate experiments.
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
Statistics (15 hours lectures)
(a) Calculations of the correlation coefficient, rank order correlation coefficient and the regression line equation. Plotting scatter points and the regression line, Interpolating and extrapolating using the equation and or the regression line. Using Excel to generate regression lines and correlation data. (b) Draw and interpret the shape of histograms, ogives and boxplots. Calculate and interpret the variance and standard deviation.
Probability (21 hours lectures)
(a) Use the laws of probability. Interpret contingency tables. Calculate conditional probability. (b) Describe Normal, Binomial and Poisson distributions and determine probabilities for appropriate experiments/events using them as an appropriate model.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Short answer homework questions and supporting videos that enable students to practice and consolidate mathematical concepts
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 x Class examinations covering questions from the material covered.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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.

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 Every Week 3.00 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • K. A. Stroud; with additions by Dexter J. Booth. (2001), Engineering mathematics, Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 1137031204].
  • K A Stroud. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Palgrave Macmillan, p.1136, [ISBN: 9780831134499].
  • John O. Bird, A.J.C. May. Technicians Mathematics, Longman, p.136, [ISBN: 0582415764].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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