The module aims to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the mathematics used in Engineering and to develop the skills of its use.
Exponentials, logarithms and hyperbolic functions
Trigonometry
Differentiation
Integration
Taylor's and Maclaurin's series
Vector Algebra
Complex Numbers
Differentiation of implicit, trigonometric and parametric
Functions:
Ordinary differential equations
Matrices and determinants
Mathematical foundations of numerical methods
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education across engineering disciplines.
Enable students to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
Assessment
27887-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
27887-03 : Continuous assessment : Class Test (30%)
27887-04 : Coursework : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments:
(30%) Continuous assessment (timed online multiple-choice quizzes)
(20%) Coursework – long written answer questions (timed submitted online)
(50%) Timed online exam in January assessment period (can be replaced by 2-hour closed book centrally timetabled exam in January assessment period if this is possible).
Supplementary/reassessment:
(100%) Online exam
Other
Duplicate of Dubai-based module 30331
Reading List
A Croft and R Davidson, Mathematics for Engineers; 3rd Edition, Pearson 2008;
K A Stroud, Engineering Mathematics; 6th Edition, Plagrave 2007;
D A Mcquarrie, Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, University Science Books 2003;