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.
About this initiative
The Business Game was initially Developed from a Physical Board game and used to Engage Students from Local Schools as Part of TU Dublin’s Junior Cycle Workshop Programme. This idea was then developed for their TY Challenge to make the game available as a ‘virtual version’ that would have more digital interactivity, whilst still retaining the more business and maths literacy elements of the game. The game is a fun and exciting way of Engaging students – beginning with an introduction by lecturers on what it means to set up your own business with branding? – then introducing basic concepts and skills of Accountancy, Business terms, organisation and entrepreneurial ideas…. There is an exciting competitive side to the business workshop with prizes for the top 3 teams at the end of the Game!
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Funding programmes SATLE
Themes Digital Learning
Status
CompletedActivity type
Local Enhancement ProgrammeAward year
2024End year
2025Funding amount (€)
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