AM1S30 - Mathematics for Engineers 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 7

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AM1S30
Module Title: Mathematics for Engineers
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Mathematical Sciences
Module Leader: Paul Messenger, Luan Al-Haddad
Module Team: Stephanie Perkins, Graeme Boswell, Shauna Ford, Sarah Moses, Eurfyl Davies
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake: 2022
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101028 - engineering and industrial mathematics
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 7
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To provide students with confidence in mathematics

To demonstrate to students the relevance of mathematics in engineering

To allow students to solve problems using an appropriate software package

Content Summary

Basic algebra and trigonometry. Quadratic equations. Indices and logarithms. Trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions.
Graphs of functions.

Co-ordinate geometry. Straight lines. Least Squares approximations.

Complex Numbers. De Moivres theorem. Applications.

Determinants and matrices and applications. Solution of systems of linear equations.

Differentiation of polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions and of trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and their inverses. Rules of differentiation. Applications of differentiation. Maxima and minima.

Introduction to integration as the reverse of differentiation.
Integration by substitution and parts. Numerical integration. Applications of integration.

Introduction to statistics. Mean and standard deviation. Elementary probability.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 12
Independent Study 92
Directed Study 72
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics needed for engineering to include the application of: Algebra, trig and coordinate geometry; Complex Numbers, Matrices and Differentiation; Integration and Statistics.
LO2 Apply appropriate techniques (including the use of a computer package where relevant) to solve problems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 srth 0 N/A 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 srth 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1

Reading List

Stroud K A (Latest Edition), Engineering Mathematics, Palgrave

Mathematics for Engineers (Notes as supplied)