AM1S33 - Engineering Mathematics 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AM1S33 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Mathematics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Graeme Boswell, Paul Messenger | ||
| Module Team: | Stephanie Perkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2017 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:
Awareness of students the relevance of mathematics in engineering That allow students to solve problems using an appropriate software package and provide students with confidence in mathematics concepts so important in engineering context.
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 functions and their inverses. Rules of differentiation. Applications of differentiation. Maxima and minima.
• Integration as the reverse of differentiation. Integration of standard functions and using simple substitutions. Numerical integration. Applications of integration.
• Introduction to statistics. Mean and standard deviation. Elementary probability.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Direct Study | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To provide students with confidence in mathematics. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate to students the relevance of mathematics in engineering That allow students to solve problems using an appropriate software package. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 | A written test (could be MCQ), administered within the timetabled teaching session, which is time constrained to not more than two hours, takes place under controlled conditions and is not invigilated | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | A written test (could be MCQ), administered within the timetabled teaching session, which is time constrained to not more than two hours, takes place under controlled conditions and is not invigilated | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |