MATH601 – Mathematics for Information Technology
Module code
MATH601
Module title
Mathematics for Information Technology
Prescription
To enable students to gain mathematical skills and acquire in-depth understanding of mathematics as applied to Information Technology.
Programmes
- BI1601
- BI1804
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Discuss, examine and solve problems in mathematics for computing
2. Solve mathematical problems using Set Theory, Special Functions, Function and
Relations, Propositional and Predicate Logic, Counting Methods and Probability and
Statistics - Content
- - Set theory and numbers
- Basic sets operations
- Natural, integers, rational and real numbers
- Venn diagram
- Special functions
- Absolute, floor and ceiling functions
- Factorial, exponential and logarithmic functions
- Polynomial functions
- Summation and product notation
- Matrices
- Relations and functions
- Notations
- Properties of relations: reflexive, symmetric and transitive
- Properties of functions
- Logic
- Propositions and connectives
- Negation of a proposition
- Equivalence and truth tables
- Predicate and quantifiers
- Counting and combinatorics
- Sum and product rules
- Inclusion-Exclusion principle
- Permutations
- Ordered and unordered selection
- Probability and statistics
- Introduction to probability
- The product and the sum rules
- Conditional probability and independent events
- Probability distributions: Binomial and finite uniform distributions
- Cumulative binomial probability tables
- Statistical distributions: Expectations, variance and standard deviation - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching methods will involve theoretical and practical classes which may include but not limited to lectures, class discussions, tutorials, case studies, simulations, computer laboratory work, group activities, face-to-face and online activities.
- Assessment Criteria
- In order to receive a passing grade, students must achieve a minimum 40% average over all supervised tests and achieve 50% overall for the module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Wintec Learning Management Systems, Computer Laboratory
- Required Textbooks
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
