Module title
Engineering Mathematics
Module code
INT1106
Academic year(s)
2015/6
Credits
30
Basic module details
Module staff
Andrew Mackenzie Robertson - Convenor
Duration (weeks) - term 1
12
Duration (weeks) - term 2
12
Duration (weeks) - term 3
3
Number students taking module (anticipated)
25
Description - summary of the module content
Module description
Today, mathematics as a mode of thought and expression is more valuable than ever before. Learning to think and express
yourself in mathematical terms is an essential part of your becoming an engineer who is able to describe engineering
processes and systems and solve problems.
Your mathematical skills will be extended to the level necessary to complete a BEng or MEng engineering degree programme.
This module takes you deeper than you are likely to have gone before in mathematics and it covers what you will need
throughout your professional career, focussing on the direct application of mathematics to engineering problems.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Module aims
The purpose of this module is to extend students' mathematical skills to the level necessary to complete a BEng or MEng
degree programme. It covers topics which are fundamental to engineers in their professional careers and places emphasis on
the application of mathematics to engineering problems.
Intended learning outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
1. work with functions in 1, 2 and 3 variables, applying the appropriate techniques to the solution of problems.
2. solve first and second order ordinary differential equations.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of complex number and analytic functions, change the form of complex
numbers, and carry out arithmetic operations with complex numbers
4. use vector algebra. to analyse problems involving lines and planes, apply the scalar and vector products to vectors
5. perform basic arithmetic operations on matrices.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
6. apply mathematical principles to systematically analyse problems
7. extract the essential mathematics from real-world problems given in written and verbal language and to begin to be able to
model such problems in familiar mathematical language
8. communicate mathematical concepts and processes coherently, both orally and in writing, using correct notation
9. use mathematical software (Mathcad) to solve mathematical problems
ILO: Personal and key skills
10. carry out directed private study using textbooks and other provided resources
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Algebra and functions
Differential calculus and its application to simple problems in mechanics and evolution problems
Vector algebra to analyse problems involving lines and planes and applying the scalar and vector products to vectors
Complex numbers
Integration
First and second order differential equations
Matrices
Partial differentiation
Further integral calculus
Complex variables
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching
Activities
Guided independent study
Placement / study abroad
144
156
0
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category
Hours of study time
Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching
activities
72
Lectures. These introduce concepts,
provide a broad background, introduce
methods and give general guidance.
Scheduled learning and Teaching
activities
72
Tutorials. These sessions will explore
particular topics in greater depth and
provide students with an opportunity to
consolidate their knowledge by solving
questions. Included are tutorials on
using Mathcad.
Directed private study
156
Preparation for lectures.
CMA/TMA/Tutorial problem solving.
Reading and research.
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment
Size of the assessment (eg
length / duration)
ILOs assessed
Feedback method
Tutorial examples
In tutorials
1-8, 10
Verbal feedback on review
Tutorial examples
Mathcad tutorials
9
Verbal feedback on review
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework
Written exams
Practical exams
20
80
0
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment
% of credit
Size of the
assessment (eg
length / duration)
ILOs assessed
Feedback method
Written assignments.
TMA and CMA.
20
20 CMAs/TMAs (4
hours each)
1-8
Written feedback on
formal submission
80
2 hour closed book
exam end of semester
1 (30%) 3 hour closed
book exam end of
semester 2 (50%)
1-8
Written feedback on
formal submission
Written examination
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment Form of re-assessment
ILOs re-assessed
Timescale for reassessment
Written exam
Written exam (referral)
1-8
Usually taken in next exam
period
Written exam
Written exam (deferral)
1-8
Usually taken in next exam
period
Re-assessment notes
The pass mark for award of credit in this module is 40%. Referral is the process whereby a further attempt at the module
examination, following an initial failure, is permitted without the requirement to repeat any attendance. Referral will constitute a
second formal examination – coursework will not be included in the re-assessment. All summative coursework must be
completed before entitlement to a referral. The grade for the referred exam, and therefore the module grade, will be capped at
40%. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark
combined with the original coursework mark.
Resubmission of coursework is impractical since coursework answers and feedback are given to students after marking.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Stroud, K. (2013) Engineering Mathematics, 7th edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan,
0312-4
ISBN: 978-1-137-
Stroud, K. (2003) Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN: 978-0-230-27548-5
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Other details
Module ECTS
15
Module pre-requisites
Module co-requisites
NQF level (module)
4
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
17/11/2011
Last revision date
17/07/2015
Key words search
Engineering mathematics, Mathematics