Mathematics with Foundation Year

STUDYING

H IT W S IC T A M E H T MA AR FOUNDATION YE AT SALFORD

WHAT WILL I STUDY? / Foundation Mathematics A and B Develop your mathematical and modelling skills, using a range of techniques, from algebra to logarithms to problem solving in velocity and acceleration. / Foundation Physics A and B Improve your grounding in basic physics and the development of numerical problem solving, from mechanics to magnetic, electric and gravitational fields to nuclear physics. / Introduction to Probability and Statistics Further your mathematical knowledge with probability and statistics. / Foundation IT and Study Skills Improve your use of IT, research, team working, presentation and scientific reporting skills.

Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? / Examinations / Presentations / Written assignments

WHAT WILL MY WEEK LOOK LIKE?

Don’t put this in your calendar just yet! Timetables change each year and will be

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MORNING 11

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Foundation IT & Study Skills (Practical) 9-10

Introduction to Probability & Statistics (Lecture) 11-12

Foundation Mathematics B (Lecture) 9-11

Foundation IT & Study Skills (Lecture) 11-1

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Foundation Physics B (Lecture) 9-11

Foundation Physics B (Tutorial) 12-1

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Foundation Physics A (Lecture) 3-5

Live Music Friday Bar at Student Union

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO STUDY MATHEMATICS AT SALFORD? / Study Support – MathScope MathScope, is a dedicated drop-in service which runs throughout each semester and is staffed by our experienced tutors. Designed to provide all students with comprehensive support, MathScope will help you to find solutions to any mathematical or statistical problem you may experience during your studies. / Societies At the University of Salford, we have a range of student-run societies which cover all aspects of student life, from academia to sports, politics to the environment, performance to faith.

Several relate to our Mathematics courses, providing likeminded students with a place to socialise, relax and enhance their skills. From competing alongside others in Esports to finding a supportive body in Finance and Investment to assisting your team in designing a building a race car with Formula Salford.

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WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS THINK? se and I’m so happy I chose “Mathematics is an amazing cour such as analysis, probability, Salford. We’ve studied areas engineering modules. some and s statistics, pure math supportive. They encourage The lecturers are so nice and the course, they’re always every single person studying on e confident and happy we’r sure e there for you, and mak studying here.” s Graduate Gada Eltahir, BSc Mathematic

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