| CODE | IFS0017 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Number and Data Handling | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 3 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Science | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers foundations in number work, ratio and percentages, probability and statistics. 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: To provide: - A review of the mathematical techniques and topics covered at a lower level and the consolidation of this knowledge; - Use of Integers, Fractions, Decimal Numbers and Indices in various operations; - An overview of probability of single and combined events; - An introduction to statistics; - Use of percentages and ratios in practical situations. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify the precedence of mathematical operations; - Describe limits of accuracy; - Interpret data from column/bar charts; - Use and construct several statistical diagrams; - Understand and use ratios and percentages in real life contexts. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Use of BIDMAS during calculations with integers, decimal and fractions; - Make estimates and sensible approximations; - Calculate probability for combined events; - Analyze data from several statistical techniques. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Lecture notes |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Agnetha Agius |
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