AM1S40 - Engineering Mathematics 1 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 6

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AM1S40
Module Title: Engineering Mathematics 1
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, Jerome Daly, Stuart Bunston, Graeme Boswell, Gareth Powell, Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliot, Richard Cooper, Alexis Dabee-Saltmarsh, Sarah Moses, Mark Pope
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake: 2026
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 2020
Valid To 31 Jul 2027

Module Aims

To provide students with the mathematical skills needed to solve engineering problems

To understand the relevance of mathematics in engineering


[This module was previously within the MA subject area, and was recoded to AM with effect from Sept 2009.]

Content Summary

Linear, simultaneous linear and quadratic equations. Factorisation, expansion and simplification of algebraic expressions. Rearrangement of formulae. Indices and logarithms. The exponential function. \\r

Radians and degrees. Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs. Pythagoras Theorem. The sine and cosine rules. Simple trigonometric identities.\\r

Cartesian and polar coordinates. Equation of a straight line. Plotting straight line graphs. Reduction of other functions to straight line form. Least squares approximations. \\r

The concept of differentiation. Differentiation of simple functions. The product, quotient and function of a function rules. Maxima and minima. Velocity and acceleration.\\r

Integration as the reverse of differentiation. Integration using standard forms, simple substitutions and parts. Numerical integration. Application to area, volume and second moments of area.\\r

Graphical display of data. Calculation of measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), measures of dispersion (standard deviation and variance) and interquartile range. The binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.\\r

This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.\\r

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 12
Direct Study 12
Independent Study 152
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics needed for engineering.
LO2 Apply appropriate techniques to solve problems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Examination Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 Annotated Course Formula book only 120 N/A 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 Answer a selection of mathematical questions using appropriate methods and techniques 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1
Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1

Reading List

Stroud, K. A. (Latest edition),Engineering Mathematics, Palgrave.

Singh, K. (Latest edition), Engineering Mathematics through Applications, Palgrave.