Mathematics and Statistics

1.  Understand the mathematics underpinning information technology

1. Explain the nature of the roots of quadratic equations, the rules of exponents and logarithms and a function
2. Explain the relationship between a domain, range and function
3. Rewrite an exponential equation in logarithmic form and a logarithmic equation in exponential form
4. Compute maximum and minimum values of quadratic functions, composite functions, inverse functions, the area of a polygon, the equation of a straight line, locus, measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion and probability
5. Analyse the impact of quadratic inequalities, polynomial equations, exponential equations, logarithmic equations and simultaneous equations on hardware design

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2.  Understand the statistics underpinning information technology

1. Calculate summary measures correctly
2. Define and interpret probability models
3. Evaluate methods of estimation and hypothesis testing
4. Analyse the concepts of statistical methodologies

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.