Course information
Mathematics (Further)
East Durham College - County Durham
01915182000
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Course summary

Discover imaginary and complex numbers, calculate the exact volume of a 3-D object with integration techniques understand the relationships of roots within any polynomials, and understand the methods used by 3D printers while you explore 3-D coordinate geometry through applications of vectors. The Further Pure 1 unit will continue to improve your understanding of Pure mathematics in which we will delve into new trigonometry techniques, solving inequalities, the intricacies of conic sections, and determining infinite polynomials through the Taylor series. The Further Mechanics 1 unit will reveal further forces within the world around us, extending your understanding from A-level maths to help to explain the work-energy principle, collisions of multiple particles within 1 or 2 dimensions, and work done against resistive forces. Topics: Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Roots & Coefficients, Series, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions & Differential Equations. Further Pure Mathematics 1: The t-formulae, The Taylor Series, Leibnitz's theorem, L'Hospital's Rule, The Weierstrass substitution, Further Differential Equations, Parabolas, Hyperbolas, Ellipses, Numerical Methods, The vector product & Inequalities. Further Mechanics 1: Momentum, Impulse, Work, Energy, Power, Elastic strings & springs, Elastic collisions in 1 or 2 dimensions.

Entry requirements

Five 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics. For Further Mathematics you will need grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

You will complete 4 externally marked exam papers at the end of your second year. Papers 1 & 2: Core Pure Mathematics Paper 3: Further Pure Mathematics 1 Paper 4: Further Mechanics 1 Each paper will contribute equally to your final grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWillerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN