MS1S463 - Problem Solving for Computing 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MS1S463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Problem Solving for Computing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Maths | ||
| Module Leader: | Graeme Boswell | ||
| Module Team: | Stephanie Perkins, Gaylor Boobyer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100403 - mathematics | 100406 - statistics | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide a knowledge of basic mathematical and statistical concepts in order to underpin the work of parallel and succeeding modules throughout the course.
To enable students to appreciate differences in problem structuring techniques.
Content Summary
Basic Mathematics:
- Series; sigma notation, arithmetic and geometric progressions;
- Sets: basic concepts, power sets, set operations, basic laws, number sets;
- Introduction to Number Theory: Properties of number, integers, primes, factorisation.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics:
- Statistics: Presentation of data, measures of location and dispersion, cumulative frequency, inter-quarti range;
- Statistics in Excel: an introduction to statistics in excel and interpretation of statistical results;
- Probability: Introduction to probability theory, normal, binomial and poisson distributions.
Problem Structuring Techniques:
Introduction to decision theory: basic probability, expected value criterion, utility functions, decision trees, Laplace criterion, minimax criterion.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply a range of problem-solving techniques. |
| LO2 | Interpret the solutions to problems appropriately. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Selection of exercises | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | In-class test | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |