Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Introduction to the Construction Industry

Islamic Studies

Malaysian Studies

English 1

Elements of Natural & Built Environments

Creative Thinking Skills

Mathematics


     This module requires two assignments, a test and an exam. This module is designed to equip students with the essential mathematical skills necessary for pursuing the Foundation programme and to follow a course of study at tertiary level. The specific objectives for this module is to develop skills in creative problem solving. Besides that, it is also to understand the concepts of differential calculus and its usage in problem solving. By studying this subject, it helped me to familiarization with the geometry of plane and 3-D shapes. Thus, it also helped extending my understanding of mathematical concepts and their application.

     For assignment 1, in a group of 5 students, we were required to choose 9 objects found in our daily life (preferably objects related to construction), we were required to calculate total surface area and volume of the objects. Subsequently, by adopting
suitable ratio, we were required to draw the all surface areas on an A3 size paper for each object. The objective of this assignment is to make us familiarization with the geometry of plane and 3-D shapes. After undergoing this assignment, I was able to analyze and solve problems that involves area and volume of 3D objects. Besides that, I was also able to understand and apply fundamental mathematical principles; area and volume.

     For assignment 2, we also had to form a group of 5 members. Then, we had to discuss and propose a specific statistical study (preferably involves continuous data). After that, we had to design a surveying form and complete min 100 survey forms. Later on, we were required to organize and present our data by using appropriate diagrams (histogram, pie chart or etc.). Lastly, we had to analyse and conclude our data. The aim of this assignment is to enable us to collect and organize statistical data and to apply the knowledge gained to analyze statistical data and draw conclusion from the data. This assignment helped me to analyze and solve problems that involves various mathematical principles. It also helped me to collect, organize, present and draw conclusion for simple statistical data. Lastly, it helped me to understand and apply fundamental mathematical principles such as statistics.

     In conclusion, this subject has helped me a lot. It helped me to understand and apply fundamental mathematical principles such as basic algebra, trigonometry, properties of circles, area, volume, differentiation, integration and statistics. Besides that, it also helps me to analyze and solve problems that involves various mathematical principles. I was able to apply fundamental mathematics knowledge in built environment context. Lastly, this subject helped me to collect, organize, present and draw conclusion for simple statistical data.