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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Management Sciences 1
Module Code	MS001
School	Oscail
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eamon Costello Semester 2: Eamon Costello Autumn: Eamon Costello
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

A module in mathematics and statistics which equips students with the foundation in mathematical sciences required for the study of modules at subsequent levels.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and explain a set of data using numerical measures
2. Solve statistical problems using Excel Spreadsheets
3. Apply the principles of sampling to solve problems
4. Solve problems by applying principles of probability and probability distributions
5. Chose suitable tests to formulate and apply hypotheses for statistical analysis
6. Communicate in writing the solution of numeric problems
7. Calculate relationships between variables to solve problems
8. Demonstrate an ability to understand basic concepts, and solve problems, in algebra and trigonometry.
9. Integrate and differentiate functions

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Statistical Methods.
Introductory Algebra and ExcelThe Organisation and Presentation of DataMeasuring Central Tendency and DispersionProbabilityProbability DistributionsElementary Sampling Theory & MethodsStatistical EstimationHypothesis TestingApplications of the Chi-Square DistributionCorrelation and linear regression..

Mathematical Methods.
FunctionsLinear AlgebraTrigonometryDifferential Calculus.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MS001

Date of Last Revision

08-DEC-10