Engineering Maths 1A (H1033)
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Engineering Maths 1A
Module H1033
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The Engineering Mathematics 1A module is one of two mathematics modules taken in the first year. We revise and consolidate A level topics, paying particular interest to those with practical applications in an engineering context, such as exponential and trigonometric functions, matrices, complex numbers, vectors, differential and integral calculus, curvature, and calculus of several variables. The tools that we deliver are required and used in later year’s modules. We engage students interactively, encouraging dialogue in lectures, and supplying many worked and guided examples and questions for practice.
Module Topics
Revision of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and partial fractions. Application of trigonometry to waves. Complex number arithmetic in Cartesian, polar and exponential forms; the Argand diagram, root-finding and De Moivre’s Theorem. Vector arithmetic, scalar product, vector product, lines and planes. Matrix arithmetic, inverses, solving simultaneous linear equations by Gaussian Elimination and inverse matrix methods. Differentiation, higher derivatives, product, quotient and chain rule; parametric and implicit differentiation; curvature and radius of curvature. Calculus of single and several variables, definite and indefinite integrals, partial derivatives, area bounded by a curve from first principles. Integration by parts, by substitution, mean value, root mean square value, volume of revolution.
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3.
Module learning outcomes
Understand how to manipulate complicated algebraic expressions.
Understand how to manipulate vectors and complex numbers and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis.
Understand how to perform differential and integral calculus on a single variable.
Understand how to perform differential and integral calculus on more than one variable and have an appreciation of their 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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333033333 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111011110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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