Modiwl BIC-0011:
Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

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Rhedir gan Bangor University International College

10.000 Credydau neu 5.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1 a 2

Trefnydd: Mrs Laura McKenzie

Amcanion cyffredinol

1) To introduce students from a range of backgrounds to the mathematical knowledge and aptitude that they will be expected to deploy and demonstrate in their degree studies

2) To ensure that students understand and can use appropriate mathematical language and understand mathematical notation, conventions and units

3) To develop students’ algebraic skills to aid in mathematical modelling and problem solving

4) To introduce students to basic statistical concepts, topics and methods

Cynnwys cwrs

The main topics covered are:

a) Arithmetic – calculation of lengths, area and volumes

b) Algebra – indices, algebraic fractions, transposing formulae, linear and quadratic equations

c) Functions, coordinates, graphs

d) Statistics – mean, mode, median, standard deviation

e) Probability distributions, including Normal Distributiong

f) Estimation, correlation and regression

Meini Prawf

rhagorol

Grade A

Student has produced a consistently high level of work in all aspects of the module and has an outstanding grasp of the material and techniques studied. The level of attainment achieved suggests the student will have no problem in mastering the mathematical content of an undergraduate degree programme in business or the social sciences.

dda

Grade B

Student has worked effectively in most aspects of the module and has a sound grasp of the material and techniques studied. The level of attainment achieved suggests the student with have little problem in mastering the mathematical content of an undergraduate degree programme in business or the social sciences.

trothwy

Grade D

Student has attained a satisfactory grasp of the material and techniques studied and achieved at a level which indicates ability to cope with the mathematical content of an undergraduate degree programme in business or the social sciences.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Apply their mathematical knowledge to solving a range of theoretical and practical problems

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of statistical concepts, terms and methods

  3. Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical language, notation and units

  4. Present mathematical data in a visual form using tables, pie charts, bar charts, graphs frequency distributions and histograms

  5. Make inferences from their interpretation of mathematical information

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
CLASS TEST Interim class test 1

With answer key

 15.00
CLASS TEST Interim class test 2

With answer key

 15.00
EXAM Final exam

With answer key

 70.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Seminar

50 hours of seminar style classes – 5 per week over a 10-week term

 50
Private study

Develop good independent learning habits through peer-assisted learning and individual work based on topics covered in class and presented on the VLE

 50

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Demonstrate numeracy skills required as a basis for further studies in Economics, Financial Accounting and Management
  • Demonstrate an understanding and ability to apply concepts, principles and theories underpinning physics, mathematics and computing to relevant situations
  • Apply numeracy skills required as a basis for further studies in the Social Sciences; such as using statistical models

Adnoddau

Rhestr ddarllen

Bostock, L and Chandler, S (2013) Core Mathematics for Advanced Level (3rd Ed.) Nelson Thornes Ltd., Cheltenham

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