Unit name | Engineering Mathematics 1 |
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Unit code | EMAT10100 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Champneys |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
A-level common core in mathematics, or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Description There are five main sections: Algebra (vectors, complex numbers, matrices as transformations, solving equations using matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors); Analysis (Sequences, series, functions, curve sketching, introduction to fourier series, introduction to numerical analysis); Calculus (differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, taylor series, numerical root finding, introduction to partial differentiation); Differential Equations (concepts, separation of variables, linear first and second-order equations, systems, numerical solutions); and Probability (basic concepts, events, random variables, empirical discrete and continuous distributions).
Aims The principal aim of this faculty-wide unit is to bring students entering the Faculty of Engineering up to a common standard in mathematics. The unit contains the well recognised elements of classical engineering mathematics which universally underpin the formation of the professional engineer.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, supported by live online sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises
1 Summative Assessment, 100% - Summer Timed Assessment. This will assess all ILOs.
Formative assessments throughout the year.
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