Module Details

Module Code: MATH C4501
Module Title: Engineering Mathematics IV
Title: Engineering Mathematics IV
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ciara Fitzpatrick
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to equip students with the skills to use vector and matrix methods to model and solve civil engineering problems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use vectors to model more complicated problems involving forces and motion.
LO2 Describe the nature and behaviour of scalar and vector fields.
LO3 Use matrix methods to solve systems of linear equations and linear differential equations.
LO4 Write simple programs using MATLAB.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
10415 MATH C2502 Mathematics and Statistics II
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Vector methods
(a) Review of material previously covered. (b) Scalar and vector products. (c) Calculus for vector functions of a variable. (d) Application of vector methods to modelling of forces and motion.
Scalar and vector fields
(a) Scalar and vector fields. (b) Gradient, divergence and curl. (c) Application to heat and fluid flow.
Matrix methods
(a) Review of material previously covered. (b) Types of solution sets for non-homogeneous systems and homogeneous systems, overdetermined and underdetermined systems. (c) Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. (d) Using eigenvalues and eigenvectors to solve systems of linear differential equations.
Introduction to programming with MATLAB
(a) Operators and arrays. (b) Script files. (c) Function files. (d) Plotting 2-D and 3-D graphs. (d) Relational and logical operators. (e) Conditional statements and Loops.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test 1
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test 2
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Quiz questions
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessed Practical 1
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessed Practical 2
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Computer practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.00 90
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J. O. Bird. (2021), Bird's Higher Engineering Mathematics, 9th. Routledge, p.916, [ISBN: 9780367643737].
  • K.A. Stroud,Dexter Booth. (2020), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th. Red Globe Press, p.1428, [ISBN: 9781352010251].
  • K.A. Stroud,Dexter Booth. (2020), Engineering Mathematics, 8th. Red Globe Press, p.1180, [ISBN: 9781352010275].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William Bober. (2017), MATLAB Essentials. A First Course for Engineers and Scientists, CRC Press, p.275, [ISBN: 9781138032378].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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