Students will be introduced to key mathematical skills, necessary in studying for a mathematics degree: use of the University Library and other sources to support their learning, presenting mathematical arguments in a variety of formats, learn about the mathematical background and career progression of staff in the School and beyond, etc.
Students will also study various techniques of proof (by deduction, by exhaustion, by contradiction, etc.). These techniques will be illustrated through examples chosen from various areas of mathematics (and, in particular, co-requisite modules).
Total contact hours: 26
Private study hours: 124
Total study hours: 150
Assessment 1 Written work (approx. 2 pages) and presentation (approx. 5 minutes) Pass/Fail
Assessment 2 Exercises, requiring on average between 10 and 15 hours to complete Pass/Fail
Assessment 3 Group project - Interview article (approx. 3 pages) Pass/Fail
If a student fails any of assessments 1-3, an additional assessment task (pass/fail) will be set to allow the student to demonstrate the relevant module learning outcomes.
Reassessment methods:
Like-for-like
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
Mathematical texts will depend on the coursework set.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 develop and support simple arguments in oral and written form;
2 use the Library and other sources in support of their learning;
3 demonstrate a reasonable ability to plan and develop an interview article;
4 show judgement in the selection and presentation of material to communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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