BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year

Module: 3PY002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.

Module: 3MM003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3MM004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to give you some more advanced mathematical skills and tools which are needed in courses with a stronger maths focus such as computer science or engineering. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3CS001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In this module you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles common to modern computer systems, including the underpinning mathematics where required. This will enable you to develop an understanding of abstraction, data and number representation. You will use a programming language to develop solutions to problems using algorithms and applying computer logic. For the practical work you will use a simple, inexpensive computer that you will study from both software and hardward perspectives. This will culminate in you developing and testing a complete system to meet the requirements specified.

Module: 3ET007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To introduce applications of science of engineering within the mechanical and electronic / electrical sector. To give an applied overview with in the subject using practical based themes, such as "how do you make a headphones amplifier?", "why does a bridge not collapse?", "can I design an LED torch?", " what happens when I stand on a cardboard tube?"

Module: 3CC004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the design of potential solutions using flow charts and simple algorithms. The implementation of solutions is performed using suitable IT applications and an introduction to basic data processing using a simple programming language. Indicatively, the practical programs are expected to follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Module: 4MM027

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module covers some key techniques in the areas of calculus and linear algebra. Calculus topics include first and second order linear differential equations and partial differentiation. Linear Algebra concepts such as systems of linear equations and vector spaces are introduced.& nbsp; Prerequisite topics such as complex numbers and hyperbolic functions are also covered.& nbsp; You will be introduced to the Maple mathematical package, which is used extensively in industry and research worldwide to model and solve mathematical problems.

Module: 4MM018

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is perhaps the most important module in your entire degree as the mathematics covered here is the basis for every other mathematical topic you will study; the mathematics you will learn here is the foundation upon which all the mathematics in the rest of your course is built. This module dovetails with the mathematics you have studied in your A level or Foundation year courses. You will study the properties of a vareity of different functions and extend the study of calculus from level 3. Here you will use differentiation and integration to solve more complex mathematical problems than you have seen before. You will also be introduced to linear algebra, using a variety of tools and techniques to solve problems using vectors and matrices. There is are plenty of opportunities to receive formative feedback on your mastery of the tools and techniques you will study in this module, and a small, early assessment on which you will recevie detailed feedback to help you identify your mathematical strengths and weaknesses to ensure you maximise your capabilities.

Module: 4MM020

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Operational research (or Decision/Management mathematics) is one of the most useful branches of mathematics, applying various mathematical methods (modelling, statistical techniques and algorithms) to help make better decisions in order to improve or optimise some business objective function such as profit, cost or time. This module will introduce students to some of the most fundamental operational research techniques such as linear programming and network analysis which are used to solve many problems, including those related to logistics, manufacturing and transportation. You will learn how to apply the relevant techniques to solve well defined problems by hand, and also how to use software to help solve more complex problems.

Module: 4MM023

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This is a fundamental course in your mathematics education. It is designed into three parts. The first part consists of 24 hours of lectures over 12 consecutive weeks covering Number Theory. Number Theory is often referred to as the “queen of mathematics” and is one of its oldest branches. You will study topics which have their origins in ancient Greece and which have fascinated ancient mathematicians including Pythagoras, Euclid, Diophantus & Al-Khwarizmi and modern mathematicians including Euler, Fermat and Lagrange. You will also learn how this ancient subject has come to have hugely important applications in modern cryptography. The second part consists of 24 hours of lectures over 12 consecutive weeks on Set Theory. Set Theory underpins all of mathematics. You are already familiar with simple notions such as union and intersection of sets. One of the achievements of set theory is to provide a framework in which all mathematics can be formalised; in particular all mathematical objects can be conceived in terms of sets. In this module you will see how this is done. The third part of this module consists of 12 hours of essential employability and professionalism skills.

Module: 4MM024

Credits: 20

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