Course overview
It can bridge to the first year of either an undergraduate degree or HNC/HND course in engineering for you if your background in mathematics does not extend beyond GCSE level.
The module consolidates and reinforces basic skills and is intended to give you a grounding in the core areas of mathematics needed to successfully study engineering to undergraduate or HNC/HND level. Topics include algebraic manipulation, functions, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
You are provided with a learning pack where core subjects are presented in sequenced lessons that include self assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning.
Tutoring is provided by telephone, e-mail, MS Teams, and where practical and required, by visits to TUOLE where additional support on an individual basis can be given.
Applicants applying for HNC who do not have a Level 3 (e.g. UK AS Level) or equivalent qualification in mathematics will be required to study the Foundation Mathematics for Engineering (by Flexible Open Learning) module to meet the HNC entry requirements. You will be informed if you are required to study this bridging module in the offer letter you will receive once your HNC application has been processed.
You can start your Foundation Mathematics for Engineering (by Flexible Open Learning) module at any time once we have received payment for this module. You will receive a progression email once you have successfully completed this module to join the next available HNC enrolment. You will have a maximum of 6 months to complete this module.
Course details
What you study
Indicative Content
- Algebraic manipulation
- Functions, including logarithm and exponential functions.
- Solution of equations with one or more unknown involving algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.
- Right triangle trigonometry, trigonometry applied to non-right angled triangles.
- Elementary calculus using tables of standard derivatives and integrals.
- Basic techniques of differentiation and integration.
- Simple applications of derivatives and integrals.
How you learn
The learning materials consist of a self-contained and comprehensive learning package.
Learning materials will be provided to the student in the form of a series of lessons, these include self assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning. Student support tutoring is provided by telephone, e-mail, MS Teams, and where practical and required, by visits to TUOLE where additional support on an individual basis can be given.
Additional support will be provided via E-learning@tees course materials including tutorial materials, and links to supporting materials, will be placed in the e-learning@tees website.
How you are assessed
Formative Assessment
The distance learning materials include a series of self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning. Feedback in the form of email, MS Teams or telephone contact is available to the student. The formative assessments provide the students with an opportunity to receive feedback and prepare for the summative assessment.
Summative Assessment
Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment, comprising three elements, equally weighted, in the form of an in-course assessment. Each assessment comprises a set of short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materials.
The work submitted will be authenticated by an end of module interview
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths grade C / 4, or equivalent
Students are required to email tuole@tees.ac.uk to receive an apply online link
Employability
Career opportunities
This programme provides a bridging course to HNC/D engineering programmes
Learning platform
Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is the platform you use to access your online course
Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.
Here are some of the benefits.
- You can use it on your smartphone, tablet and computer.
- And you can use it anytime, so that you can plan your learning to fit your own schedule.
- It's easy to use and navigate.
- Modules are set out by topics and themes. You can use the progress bar to understand where you are in your modules, and appreciate your achievements.
- We support you to become familiar with your VLE, helping you to start learning quickly.
- You get feedback, help and guidance from tutors throughout your course through the VLE, and you can ask questions at any time.
- Our tutors use a live activity feed to keep you updated about your course.
- You can create a student profile, collaborate with other students and take part in online discussion forums.
