4A003E - Mathematics for explosives Engineering and Design 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4A003E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mathematics for explosives Engineering and Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Austin Clark, Mia Pierce | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop the students understanding of the mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to Explosives Engineering and Design
To enable students to understand the underpinning science, technology and engineering across the lifecycle of ammunition and explosives
To enable students to quantify hazards and risk in safety argument
Content Summary
This module provides the mathematical fundamentals required within the STEM modules of the programme. It provides a basis of explosives engineering and design principles that underpin explosives regulation and the design of explosive devices across the energetic materials industry in both the civil and defence sectors. Students will develop knowledge and understanding that is essential to safe, efficient and effective working, supervision and management processes and procedures.
This module provides students with the appropriate mathematical analytical methods and modelling techniques required to apply reasoning skills used to solve and influence complex real-life technical industry scenarios and problems affecting an explosive device during design, manufacture, transport, storage, maintenance, use and disposal.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 42 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Formative Assessment | 6 |
| Summative Assessment - Exam | 40 |
| Technical Plenary sessions x3 | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify appropriate mathematical techniques to solve relevant mathematical problems in the fields of solutions of equations, vectors, matrix methods, complex numbers, statistics, probability. |
| LO2 | Identify appropriate mathematical techniques to solve relevant mathematical problems in the fields of integration, differentiation, trigonometry, volume and area. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Closed Book Examination 1 | Asynchronous, Individual | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Closed Book Examination 2 | Asynchronous, Individual | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Online Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Online Closed Book Examination 2 | ✔ | ✘ | |