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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Problem Solving and Maths | |||
Reference | CM1119 | Version | 1 |
Created | November 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | August 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop appropriate skills in problem solving and critical thinking, and applying these tools and techniques in a variety of settings. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Identify appropriate methods and strategies for solving problems in a variety of domains. |
2 | Employ critical thinking tools and techniques to analyse facts and evidence towards identifying solutions to problems. |
3 | Apply basic reasoning skills in the construction of logical and sound arguments in communicating solutions to problems. |
4 | Apply data-driven approaches to solving problems. |
5 | Apply analytical and mathematical modelling skills to a range of problems relevant to computing domains. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Problem solving methods and strategies: abstraction, sub-goals, action sequences, critical thinking: argument analysis, fallacies; reasoning: inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning, logic; statistics: data summarisation, correlation, probability. |
Module Delivery |
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This module is delivered using a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions where appropriate. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | A coursework involving problem solving exercises. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | WALTON, D., 2005, Fundamentals of Critical Argumentation |
2 | WALTON, D., REED, C. and MACAGNO, F., 2008, Argumentation Schemes |
3 | CHATFIELD, T., 2022, Critical Thinking: Your Essential Guide |
4 | CAMPBELL, M., 2019, Learn RStudio IDE: Quick, Effective, and Productive Data Science |