NG2S254 - Further Engineering Mathematics 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 7

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S254
Module Title: Further Engineering Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Module Leader: Mohamed Mohamed, Olusanjo Fadiya
Module Team: Meinwen Taylor
First Intended Intake: SEP 2018 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100190 - mechanical engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 7
Valid From 01 Apr 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Select and apply a range of mathematical analysis methods to the solution of engineering problems.

Develop mathematical models of engineering systems and use these to determine salient operational characteristics.

Content Summary

Laplace transforms and their application to the solution of ordinary differential equations.

Analytical solution of first order ordinary differential equations and second order differential equations, directional fields and applications.

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Analytical solution of systems of differential equations, phase planes and stability.

Partial differentiation of functions of more than one variable with applications.

Discrete systems and the z-transform

Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 48
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 28
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop mathematical models for a range of engineering systems.
LO2 Apply mathematical analysis to solve engineering problems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 rthsrt 180 N/A 60 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Individual written assignment 0 1200 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

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

Reading List

Kreyszig, E. (2011), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons.

Stroud, K. A.(2013), Engineering Mathematics, Palgrave

Hunt, B. R. (2012). Differential Equations with Matlab. New York: John Wiley & Sons