Undergraduate SWI-MTH10002-2018
Dealing with Numbers
Divide your studies between formulae and basic algebra. Deal with percentages and fractions. Interpret results from tables, graphs and charts. Count on this subject to develop basic quantitative skills that you can build on throughout your studies.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
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20
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25
Subject details
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Interpret the numerical information you meet in everyday life
- Complete basic mathematical computations
- Use mathematical formulae in context
- Produce and interpret graphical representations of data
- Produce and interpret tabular representations of data
- Interpret fundamental statistical analyses and write concise reports of the findings.
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- Percentages, proportions and fractions
- Comparing values, percentage change and risk
- Negative numbers & number lines
- Dealing with mathematical expressions
- Basic Algebra
- Summation notation
- Graphical representations of data
- Producing and interpreting tables
Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- SWI-SSK17
Special requirements
No special requirements
The subject provides students with basic quantitative skills. It also provides students with the skills necessary to critically interpret the types of graphs and statistics that are common in everyday life, for example in media reports.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Assignment (40%)
- Test — 10 Online (20%)
- Invigilated Exam (40%)