Mathematical Concepts (G6012)
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Mathematical Concepts
Module G6012
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
An introductory mathematics module providing the fundamental mathematical concepts and skills needed for all Informatics degrees. The module covers basic set theory, number systems, regular expressions, finite state automata, functions, basic calculus, basic linear algebra, proof by induction and an introduction to the concepts of probability theory and statistics.
Library
David Makinson: Sets, Logic and Maths for Computing (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science), Springer 2nd ed. (2012)
John A. Vince: Mathematics for Computer Graphics (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science), Springer
S. Gill Williamson: Top-down calculus: A concise course, Computer Science Press.
John E. Hopcroft, Rajeev Motwani, Jeffrey D. Ullman: Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation, Addison-Wesley
Module learning outcomes
Is familiar with mathematical notations and confident in using them.
Has knowledge of the concepts of sets, expressions, automata and functions and is able to operate with them.
Can operate with vectors and matrices and has knowledge of the underlying concepts.
Has knowledge of the concept of probability and can calculate and interpret probabilities and statistical quantities.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 5 | 25.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 7 | 25.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 9 | 25.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 11 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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