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MATH00030

Academic Year 2026/2027

Access to Science, Engineering and Agriculture - Mathematics I (MATH00030)

Subject:
Mathematics
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
0 (Foundation/ Access)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Anthony Brown
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The objective of this course is to give a grounding in a wide variety of mathematical techniques and concepts which will be needed when students take MATH00040, Access to Science, Engineering and Agriculture - Mathematics II, in the second trimester.
Together these modules will enable students to obtain the necessary mathematical skills for entry to a Science, Engineering or Agriculture degree programme at UCD. In addition to these modules, students may avail of the services of the Maths Support Centre - see www.ucd.ie/msc.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Manipulate numerical and algebraic expressions;
2. Solve linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations;
3. Sketch lines and curves;
4. Define what a function is;
5. Use trigonometric identities;
6. Differentiate and integrate polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions;
7. Identify and calculate measures of centre and measures of spread of a data set; and
8. fit a straight line to a set of points using the least squares method.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

10
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Online Learning

30
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, and Maths Support Centre sessions promote a discursive style where sense-making of the underlying mathematical concepts is explored.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

All Access SEAM students are obliged to attend the pre-entry Hot Topics in Mathematics workshops.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): You will take this exam in the exam session after the teaching term is completed. You will get a formula sheet and also be allowed to use a non-programmable calculator. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
75
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: You will take a series of three of these one hour class tests. You will be allowed to use your notes and a non-programable calculator during these tests. Week 6, Week 9, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be available as a whole class in lectures and individually in the UCD Maths Support Centre (MSC) ONLINE at the weekly 90-minute support session. Self-assessment and online personalised feedback is available through the Numbas software. Peer review is encouraged in the MSC setting.

Name Role
Dr Anthony Brown Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Claire Mullen Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 Sat 10:00 - 13:00
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 8, 11 Wed 18:00 - 21:30
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 Wed 20:00 - 21:30
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