Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to understand and explain the contents of the course as given in the Purpose & Overarching Content section.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This course will give a broad overview of the development of mathematics through history and a more focused treatment of certain topics. We shall discuss the mathematics, the people involved and the mathematical and social context of the times.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 18 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Total | 102 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches will include enquiry and problem-based learning and active task-based learning.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:none
Learning Exclusions:none
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment will include some reading and writing assignments. | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
| Examination: final exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
Carry forward of passed components
No
No
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.