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Core Module Information
Module title: Mathematics for Software Engineering
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET07106
Module leader: Peter Chapman
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module covers basic mathematical concepts, such as basic discrete mathematics, Boolean and other logics, set theory, and number theory. The aim is to improve the computational competence of the students (i.e., the ability to implement and evaluate functions for basic visualisation, modelling and processing tasks) as well as introducing the students to "basic mathematical thinking" (i.e., the ability to model problems and their solutions). The emphasis is on a practical, programming-oriented introduction to the materials, demonstrating the usefulness of mathematics as a tool for software engineering. Students will write small programs that explore mathematical concepts using a functional language.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand basic mathematical concepts applicable for software engineering.

LO2: Write code that implements a programming solution to basic mathematical problems.

LO3: Develop basic mathematical problem solving skills.

LO4: Understand basic number theory and its application to cryptography.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Chapman
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 In the lectures, you will be shown examples of mathematical problems, and functional programming problems, that are based on the material that is delivered in the pre-recorded videos.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 You will work on mathematical exercise sheets, in an online environment. You will also tackle functional programming problems, through a series of worksheets.
Online Guided independent study 160 A variety of extra materials are provided, for both maths and functional programming, on the Moodle page. These materials will help guide your independent study.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 60 1~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 1 hour A test, covering the mathematics material, using an online testing system.
Practical Skills Assessment 10 1~2~3 Week 6 HOURS= 3 weeks In this coursework, you will use code that is given to you, and modify other code, in order to solve some simple problems.
Practical Skills Assessment 30 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 5 weeks In this coursework, you will create solutions to given specifications, using a functional programming language. You can successfully complete this coursework using a variety of techniques; no one approach is necessary.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Chapman
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 In the lectures, you will be shown examples of mathematical problems, and functional programming problems, that are based on the material that is delivered in the pre-recorded videos.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 You will work on mathematical exercise sheets, in an online environment. You will also tackle functional programming problems, through a series of worksheets.
Online Guided independent study 160 A variety of extra materials are provided, for both maths and functional programming, on the Moodle page. These materials will help guide your independent study.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 60 1~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 1 A test, covering the mathematics material, using an online testing system.
Practical Skills Assessment 10 1~2~3 Week 6 HOURS= 3 weeks In this coursework, you will use code that is given to you, and modify other code, in order to solve some simple problems.
Practical Skills Assessment 30 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 5 weeks In this coursework, you will create solutions to given specifications, using a functional programming language. You can successfully complete this coursework using a variety of techniques; no one approach is necessary.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SET07106 Mathematics for Software Engineering
 

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