CS1MA16-Mathematics for Computer Science

Module Provider: Computer Science
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Dr Calvin Smith

Email: Calvin.Smith@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module provides a foundation of mathematical knowledge and methods for students in the Department of Computer Science.

Aims:

This module aims to provide a foundation of mathematical knowledge and methods for computer science students. This module also encourages students to develop a set of professional skills such as hypothesis generation and testing (in a technical sense), problem solving and numeracy.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the students will be able to apply the mathematical techniques of algebra, discrete mathematics, matrices and vectors, statistics, and complex numbers.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

• Algebra: Revision of basic algebra, polynomials in x, roots of quadratic equations, factorising, plotting graphs of y=f(x), basic trigonometric functions (facilitated through tutorials).


• Matrices and vectors: Matrix operations; determinants, inverse, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues, geometric applications.


• Discrete Mathematics: Propositional logic, combinatorics, induction, sets, relations and functions


• Probability and Statistics: use of probability distributions, exploratory data analysis, correlation.


• Complex numbers: need for; Cartesian and polar representation; manipulation, modulus and argument.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module comprises 2 lectures, and 1 tutorial per week.  In the tutorials guidance is provided to help students understand the material and tests throughout the year used to provide feedback to the students.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20	20
Tutorials	10	10
Guided independent study:	66	66	8
Total hours by term	96	96	8
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	60
Set exercise	20
Class test administered by School	20

Summative assessment- Examinations:

One 3 hour examination paper in May/June.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

One examination paper of 3 hours duration in August/September - the resit module mark will be the higher of the exam mark (100% exam) and the exam mark plus previous coursework marks (60% exam, 20% coursework, 20% class test).

 

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 8 April 2019