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DEPARTMENT Centre for Foundation Studies

COURSE TITLE Basic Mathematics for FMS & FIT

COURSE CODE

STATUS Major

PRE-REQUISITE None

SEMESTER TAUGHT
2(2+0)
CREDIT VALUE 2 denotes lectures (2 hours a week x 14 weeks)
COORDINATOR

LECTURER

RATIONALE This course is essential for the Biological & Health Science and Engineering field.

This subject will cover topics on basic operations of mathematics in solving

SYPNOSIS various problems, terminology and some common instructional keywords, also as
preparation for the Mathematics, I course. Among the topics is Mathematics at a
glance, working with numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
absolute values, complex numbers, logarithms, matrices, algebra, graphs and
functions, understanding mathematical problems and how to solve it.

PREPARED BY: CERTIFIED BY:

Name : Name :

Signature : Signature :

Date : Date :
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STUDENT LEARNING TIME :

No Teaching & Learning Activities Student Learning

Time(hours)
1. Lecture 28 hrs
2. Tutorial 28 hrs
3. Mid – sem exam (1x) 2 hrs
5. Final Exam (1x) 3 hrs
TOTAL 61 hrs

TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT STRATEGY :

Teaching & Learning

Lecture and Discussion
Co-Operative Learning
Independent Study
Group Assignment
Assessment
Quiz
Exam

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES :

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Explain basic knowledge about mathematics briefly.

CO2 Solve problems on kinds of numbers.

CO3 Solve basic operations on numbers.

CO4 Solve problems related to absolute values and complex numbers.

CO5 Apply the properties of logarithms.

CO6 Solve basic operations on matrices.

C07 Solve problems related to basic algebra.

C08 Solve problems related to graphs and functions.

C09 Analyze mathematical questions.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS :

Transferable Skill Delivery

P0 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Lecture
6
P0 Life Long learning Lecture
7
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DELIVERY MODE :
Face-to-face delivery on campus

ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TYPES :

Quiz Assignment Mid – sem exam Final Exam

10% 10% 30% 50%

P PO PO PO PO P P PO
O 2 3 4 5 O O 8
1 6 7
Basic H A P
Mathematics

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8

CO1 H A
CO2 H A
CO3 H A
CO4 H A
CO5 H A
CO6 H A P
CO7 H A

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

H = High contribution to outcome M = Medium contribution to outcome L = Low
contribution to outcome

Generic Skills:
T = Taught P = Practice A = Assess

*Refer to attachment for details.

COURSE OUTLINE (Weekly Schedule)

WEEK TOPIC LECTURE TUTORI

AL
Week 1 Chapter 1: Mathematics at a glance

● What is Mathematics? 2 0
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● Why is Math important in Life?

● Strategy for learning Mathematics

Week 2 Chapter 2: Working with numbers I

● Number System
2 0

● Mathematical symbols

● Factors, HCF (Highest Common Factor)

● Multiples, LCM (Lowest Common

Multiples)
Week 3 Chapter 3: Working with numbers II

● Power and roots

2 0

● Directed numbers

● Fractions

● Decimals

● Rounding numbers

● Percentages

Week 4 Chapter 4: Addition and Subtraction 2 0

● Addition and subtraction in one digit

● Addition and subtraction in more than one

digit

● Various numbers operations

Assignment I
Week 5 Chapter 5: Multiplication and Division 2 0
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● Multiplication and division in one digit

● Multiplication and division in more than

one digit

● Various numbers operations

Week 6 Chapter 6: Mixed Calculation Rules 2 0

● Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication,

Addition, and Subtraction

● Correct ordering of operations (mixed

calculation) in one digit

● Correct ordering of operations (mixed

calculation) in more than one digit

Week 7 Chapter 7: Absolute Values 2 0

● Definition of absolute values

● Basic operation on absolute values

Week 8 MSE

Week 9 Chapter 8: Algebra I 2 0

● The language of algebra

● Simplifying algebraic expressions

● Solving linear equations

● Changing the subject of a formula

Week 10 Chapter 10: Algebra II 2 0

● Understanding indices

● Algebraic manipulation
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● Factorizing

● Algebraic fractions

Week 12 Chapter 12: Graphs and Functions I 2 0

● The cartesian plane

● Drawing algebraic graphs

● Assignment II

Week 13 Chapter 13: Graphs and Functions II 2 0

● Function notation

● Composite functions

● Inverse of a function

Week 14 FSE 46

Total hours 28 0

Total weeks of lecture / meeting 28 hrs

Equivalent lecture hour and practical 28 0
Credit 2

References
Main
1. Law, Martin. 2009. IGCSE Mathematics Revision Guide. United Kingdom: Cambridge University
Press.
2. Morrison, Karen. 2009. IGCSE Mathematics. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. Other
Information

Course Outcome Matrix