To provide the student with knowledge and skills in Mathematics relevant to a course of study in science.
Numeracy
Basic Arithmetic Rules; Fractions; Scientific Notation; Errors and accuracy; Significant Figures; Conversion of Units. Calculating the mean and standard deviation of discrete data sets.
Algebra
Fundamental algebraic operations and rules of algebra; Indices Rules; Transposition of Formulae
Equations
Systems of linear equations; Quadratic equations; Simultaneous non-linear equations; Application of logs to pH; Linear, log and exponential equations in one unknown variable.
Functions
Concept of a function; Polynomial functions; The exponential function and natural logs; Composition of functions.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios; Sine and Cosine rules; Solution to right angled and non-right angled triangles.
Co-ordinate Geometry
Cartesian co-ordinates ; Distance between points; Slope of a line; Equation of a line; Parallel and perpendicular lines.
Graphs
Reduction of non-linear equations to linear form; Verification of experimental laws from graphs.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |