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Mathematics for Computing 1 (G6082)

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Mathematics for Computing 1

Module G6082

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

This module equips foundation students with core mathematical skills that are essential to progression through the Sussex computer science degree programmes. The material draws on GCSE (level 2) and AS/A2 (level 3) content and is intended to build the maths skills with students entering foundation year with a prior level 2 maths qualification, and to reinforce skills for those with a prior level 3 maths qualification. There is a strong emphasis on the practical computing applications of maths topics, and in using computing tools such as MATLAB and Excel to solve practical maths problems.

Module learning outcomes

Understand mathematical notation and the functionality of symbolic expressions.

Understand the basic principles of differential calculus.

Manipulate matrices and vectors.

Understand how to apply numerical and graphical methods to solve real world mathematical problems.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework50.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetT1 Week 6 50.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 10 50.00%
Computer Based ExamSemester 1 Assessment50.00%
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
Autumn SemesterWorkshop1 hour11111111110
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222
Autumn SemesterSeminar1 hour22222222222

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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