Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Mathematics
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is normally only taken as a compulsory module by: (i) first year students on certain Mathematics single and combined honours degrees, and (ii) first year students on MEng Mathematical Computation. It may also be taken by affiliate students with suitable backgrounds
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
MATH0005 is intended as an introduction to the methods of modern Algebra and Discrete Mathematics, primarily through the detailed study of a problem of particular importance and wide applicability, namely linear equations. In addition, a number of other important aspects of modern mathematics are introduced, in particular, Logic, Set Theory, Functions and Mappings, Permutations, Fields. The main aim of the course is to lay a solid foundation for the rest of the three years.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
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Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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75%
Exam
15%
Coursework
10%
In-class activity
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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301
- Module leader
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Dr Matthew Towers
- Who to contact for more information
- math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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