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CSC-10044 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

CSC-10044 - Numerical and Computational Skills
Coordinator: James Rooney
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module provides students with the opportunity to revise and consolidate key numerical and computational skills that are required for the data science degree programme. It begins with a consideration of the main numerical operations, including fractions and decimal values and the representation of these to a required level of accuracy. This is followed by a study of the formulation and manipulation of equations. The remainder of the module covers the concepts of mathematical functions, their manipulation and the representation in graphical form.

Aims
To provide students with study of mathematics necessary for a Data Science degree. This will include topics such as:- arithmetic operations on numbers, fractions and percentages, specifying numbers to a required level of accuracy, algebra, functions, straight line graphs, logarithms and exponential values.

Intended Learning Outcomes

manipulate and compare numbers, expressions and linear equations;
: 1
solve and analyse problems using functional notation and concepts;: 1
draw and design straight-line graphs, represent straight-lines as equations and be able to select appropriate formulae in order to do so;: 1
compare and contrast techniques to solve simultaneous linear equations and quadratic equations including those involving inequalities;: 1
calculate quantities to an appropriate degree of accuracy.: 1

Study hours

12 one hour lectures (delivered online)
8 one hour tutorials during block release
10 one hour online problem activities
2 hour class test
118 hours private study and revision

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 100%
2 hour class test
A two hour controlled conditions class test, conducted during the residential period with a core compulsory section and a section offering an element of choice of questions .

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023