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
Leveraging digital tools for creating and grading assignments and laboratory experiment reports
About this initiative
The purpose of the project was primarily to explore alternative assessment of student performance in practical laboratory sessions, and the main motivation was to reduce costs due to the University’s financial situation. Traditionally practical sessions in chemisry are assessed by marking of written reports, where the marking is carried out by laboratory demonstrators. This remains the preferred method, but the University no longer finds that the cost of paying demonstrators to correct reports is sustainable. The project explored digital tools for automatic assessment of student performance in practical sessions through online submission and marking of “reports”.
Lead organisations
Affiliated organisations
Linked open educational resources
Initiative details
Funding programmes SATLE
Themes Digital Learning
Status
completedActivity type
lepAward year
2024End year
2025Contributors
Related initiatives
Improving Access to Practical Elements of Environmental Engineering
In an applied subject – such as engineering – practical, hands-on learning opportunities are invaluable. Student and external examiner feedback has emphasised the value that students place on laboratory and practical classes, and the desire to incorporate more of these activities into the modules offered. This project focuses on two modules which are delivered simultaneously to two cohorts of students; in-person and online.
Immersive Technology in Education: A Collaborative Learning Initiative
This project is underpinned by an innovative short online course on Immersive Technology in Education. It stems from the research of Rachel Farrell, UCD School of Education, in the area of ‘democratic pedagogical partnerships’ (Farrell, 2021) in teacher education and is designed and facilitated by post-primary school teacher Mark Baldwin of SchooVR.