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Mathematical Concepts (G6088A)

Mathematical Concepts

Module G6088A

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This is an introductory mathematics module providing the fundamental mathematical concepts and skills needed for computer science and data analytics. 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.

Indicative Module Content Outline
• Number systems
• Geometry and the real number system
• Sets and logic
• Sequences, polynomials, and functions
• Limits and Calculus
• Probability and Statistics
• Vectors and Matrices
• Formal languages and automata

Core Texts:
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

Demonstrate familiarity with common mathematical notations and show confidence in using them

Show knowledge of the concepts of sets, expressions, automata and functions and their effective use

Confidently operate with vectors and matrices and demonstrate knowledge of their underlying concepts

Obtain a working knowledge of the concept of probability and show the ability to calculate and interpret probabilities and statistical quantities

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Computer Based ExamT2 Week 11 (1 hour)40.00%
Computer Based ExamEASTER Week 1 (1 hour)50.00%
LogA2 Week 1 10.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours00000000000
Spring SemesterOnline Lecture2 hours10101010100
Spring SemesterWorkshop3 hours01010101010
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour00000000001

How to read the week pattern

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