| CODE | IFS0015 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Algebra | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 3 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Science | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers the necessary algebraic foundations needed for mathematical computations and manipulations. The range of techniques developed in this study-unit are aimed to equip the students with the necessary tools to be in a better position to undertake further study-units in Mathematics and in other related subjects. Study-Unit Aims: - A review of the mathematical techniques and topics covered at a lower level and the consolidation of this knowledge; - An outline of the applications of algebra (algebraic representation, indices, equations, inequalities and formulae); - An overview of the use of Cartesian coordinates in two dimensions (linear, quadratic, cubic and reciprocal functions; - An outline of sequences. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Find solutions to equations and inequalities graphically by shading appropriate regions; - State and use the laws of indices; - Recognise and use sequences. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Manipulate algebraic expressions; - Expanding and factorising expressions; - Solve equations and inequalities graphically and algebraically; - Sketch curves and solve graphically linear, quadratic, cubic and reciprocal functions; - Generate sequences and make use of the n th term. |
||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
|
||||||||||||
| LECTURER/S | Agnetha Agius |
||||||||||||
|
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
|||||||||||||