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Department of Mathematics

Further Mathematics B (G5132)

Further Mathematics B

Module G5132

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

Following on from Further Mathematics A, this module continues to develop the essential elements of mathematics, concentrating on the fundamentals of algebra, calculus and geometry.

The module is broadly equivalent to an A-level Further Mathematics course concentrating on these elements. In addition it introduces students to planar graph theory.

Module learning outcomes

Have an understanding of Linear Algebra, Geometry and Calculus.

Analyse and study functions using a range of mathematical methods.

Solve basic first and second order differential equations.

Solve appropriate mathematical problems under time constraints.

TypeTimingWeighting
Computer Based ExamSemester 2 Assessment80.00%
Coursework20.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetT2 Week 5 12.50%
Problem SetT2 Week 3 12.50%
Problem SetT2 Week 8 12.50%
Problem SetT2 Week 10 12.50%
PortfolioT2 Week 11 50.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterWorkshop1 hour01111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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