MATH1002J Introduction to Analysis (for

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module is an introduction to mathematical analysis and differential calculus, with applications to finance. It will begin with an introduction to mathematical reasoning and will cover important concepts from analysis including functions, real numbers, differentiability and continuity, convergence, sequences and series. Topics from finance to be discussed include interest rates.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Analyse mathematical problems.
2. Develop valid mathematical arguments in a precise and rigorous way.
3. Formulate a financial problem mathematically.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36

Tutorial

16

Specified Learning Activities

32

Autonomous Student Learning

32

Total

116

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, enquiry and problem-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of Trimester Exam Unspecified No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

65

Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

35


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Cornelia Roessing Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Daniele Casazza Tutor
Dr Cornelia Roessing Tutor