Coding theory is a major component of Applied Algebra. It has many applications in the mathematics of communications and has many links with other scientific disciplines, such as electrical engineering and computer science. Coding theory arises in almost every imaginable digital communications and storage system. In UCD, it is taught at the undergraduate level in the module MATH30180 An Introduction to Coding Theory.
Initiative
Introducing Sustainability Development Goal problems in Maths Education
About this initiative
This project aims to apply sustainability context to a Fundamental Maths module. The module is taken by students on the Access and International Foundation Programme which are preparatory programmes for higher education. The project will take the current module content and apply sustainability contexts to it using the 17 sustainability development goals as guidance. The first hour of each lecture will focus on procedural learning of the mathematics content while the second hour will focus on applying said learning to a sustainability context problem. The sustainability context problem will come in the form of problem sheets which will generate discussion for students around the sustainability development goals.
The proposed project is expected to enhance students’ basic mathematical skills, understanding and confidence using sustainability goals and digital education. The very nature of the problems are expected to enable students to have a greater awareness and knowledge of as well as interest in sustainability in education and the possible ways in which we can positively contribute to the successful achievement of the SDG goals. Students will be encouraged to see their role in Sustainability and how they can have an impact and influence on the future of our country and world.
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Initiative details
Funding programmes SATLE
Status
CompletedActivity type
Local Enhancement ProgrammeAward year
2024End year
2025Funding amount (€)
5000Contributors
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