Engineering Maths 1A (H1033)
Engineering Maths 1A
Module H1033
Module details for 2018/19.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Library
Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics (HELM); helm@lboro.ac.uk
Bostock and Chandler, Pure Mathematics Volume 1, Nelson Thornes Ltd
Module Outline
The module will be taught using the Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics (HELM) resource.
Thorough revision of A level Maths topics, particularly:
Differential calculus, integral calculus, algebraic manipulation of functions, vectors, matrix algebra including determinants, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
Then new material:
Complex numbers;
Further differentiation, integration, partial differentiation;
Curves and functions;
AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM2p SM3p SM2m SM5m SM6m EA1p EA2p EA3p EA4p EP1p EP2p EP1m EP2m
Module learning outcomes
Have a good capability to manipulate complicated algebraic expressions
Perform differential and integral calculus on a single variable
Manipulate complex numbers and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis
Perform differential and integral calculus on more than one variable and have an appreciation of its applications in engineering analysis
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 011110111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 333330333333 |
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