The module aims to develop fluency in the essential mathematical, data handling and computing techniques that are one of the most important tools of the professional engineer. These will include topics such as trigonometry, calculus, complex numbers, vectors and matrices and solution of differential equations. The computing aspects will develop core coding skills and link strongly to the mathematics in the areas such as data handling/statistics and numerical methods.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of essential mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations through solution of a variety of structured problems relevant to engineering practice [C1].
Select and apply appropriate mathematical techniques to analyse and process engineering data [C1, C3].
Apply computer programming to carry out simple tasks, in particular to work with engineering data and in the modelling of engineering problems with non-trivial solutions whilst recognising the limitations of the approaches employed [C3].
