Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LC Fundamental Mathematics for Chemists
School	Chemistry
Department	Chemistry
Module Code	03 34179
Module Lead	Dr Ian Shannon
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-15 hours Guided independent study-75 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module introduces Chemistry students to a number of important mathematical techniques and principles. The material presented is delivered within a chemistry context, i.e. with special emphasis placed on its relevance to students of Chemistry and its application to chemical sciences/chemistry problems. The topics to be covered include: Basic number manipulation and algebra; trigonometry, graphs and equation solving; logs, exponentials and powers; statistics and errors; differentiation and integration; complex numbers; matrices and the use of general mathematical manipulation to solve problems in Chemistry.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply a number of fundamental mathematical skills and techniques to the solution of problems; Apply a number of fundamental mathematical skills and techniques to the solution of chemical problems, or to the solution of problems relevant to chemistry; Extend their working knowledge of selected mathematical techniques through Chemistry based modules; Apply their focused mathematical skills with confidence.
Assessment	34179-01 : Module Assessment : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Class test (30%) and exam (70%)
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