Module Descriptors
MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS
MATH30207
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Patricia Lewis
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Binomial Theorem.
Manipulation of matrices and their use in solving simultaneous equations.
Complex numbers including polar form.
Introduction to concepts of rates of change, limits and differentiation from first principles.
Differentiation techniques including standard results, products, quotients and composites.
Integration, including definite and indefinite integrals and numerical techniques.
Application of calculus to kinematics and simple differential equations in an engineering context.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategies will require students to commit 150 learning hours, of which 48 hours will consist of contact time. A combination of lecture and tutorial/workshops will provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of mathematics skills. A further 102 hours of independant study will require students to further develop and practise these skills using prepared formative exercises.

THIS MODULE WILL NORMALLY RUN IN SEMESTER 2
Module Resources
Access to a calculator and apppropriate mathematics software is necessary.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Study of Introductory Topics in Mathematics or equivalent.
Module Texts
Engineering Mathematics: A Foundation for Electriconic, Communication and Systems Engineers, A Croft, R Davison and M Hargreaves, 2000, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0130268585
Foundation Mathematics, D Booth, Addison Wesley, 1993, ISBN: 0201624192
Foundation Mathematics for Engineers, J Berry and P Wainwright, 1991, MacMillan, ISBN: 0333527178
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x Assignment - 30% which will be based on Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
1 x Examination (2 hours) - 70% which will be based on Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3