Module Details

Module Code: MATH C3604
Module Title: Engineering Mathematics 3
Title: Engineering Mathematics 3
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Diarmuid OBriain
Domains:  
Module Description: To give the students the knowledge, competencies and skills necessary to support the mathematical procedures encountered in the other modules of this course.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Solve Second order differential equations.
LO2 Solve initial value problems through the application of Laplace transforms.
LO3 Analyse periodic waveforms through the application of Fourier series.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
A.Differential Equations
Solve second order homogeneous and non-homogeneous differential equations.
B.Fourier Series
Recognise periodic functions. Even and odd functions. Be able to obtain the Fourier Series of a periodic function. Derive half-range sine and cosine series
C.Laplace Transforms
Find the Laplace Transform of standard functions. Find inverse Laplace Transforms. Find the Laplace Transform of derivatives and use Laplace Transforms to solve IVP's.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A number of CA’s will be evenly spaced throughout the Semester to allow timely feedback to be provided”.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will sit a formal written examination at the end of the module for which 60% will be awarded.

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A number of CA’s will be evenly spaced throughout the Semester to allow timely feedback to be provided”.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will sit a formal written examination at the end of the module for which 60% will be awarded.
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.

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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • K.A. Stroud. (2020), Engineering Mathematics, 8. 28, Red Globe Press, London, Ireland, [ISBN: 1352010275].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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