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
Use of an Online Early Alert System to Enhance Student Learning and to Aid Student Retention
About this initiative
The proposed initiative will utilise the Pearson Mastering Chemistry early alert function to identify those students who may be struggling academically and who are at risk of failing/non-progression. Specifically the diagnostics within the Pearson Mastering Chemistry online tutorial system will provide actionable insight based upon the student’s performance in a series of weekly tutorials. Once identified it is envisaged that each student will be offered extra support/tuition to assist their learning and overcome the difficulties they are experiencing with the theory content of year 1 chemistry modules.
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Initiative details
Funding programmes SATLE
Themes Digital Learning
Status
completedActivity type
lepAward year
2022End year
2023Contributors
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