Module Details

Module Code: MATH C1501
Module Title: Mathematics I
Title: Mathematics I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Anne Crowley
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are:
(1) to develop the mathematical knowledge of students in order to enable them to successfully pursue their studies in civil engineering;
(2) to teach elementary management skills in the areas of scheduling, material control, plant and labour costs.
(3) to apply basic mathematical principles to practical civil engineering examples.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use a scientific calculator and convert units effectively
LO2 Calculate the area, surface area and volume of regular shapes and to use algebra to determine parameters and to derive units for parameters from expressions
LO3 Use algebraic methods to solve and manipulate equations.
LO4 Plot and interpret linear and non linear functions and extract information from the plots.
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
(1) Numeracy
(a) Adding, subtracting, multiplication and division; (b) Using the calculator for standard engineering calculations: - (i) Square root; (ii) Multiplication, addition etc.; (iii) Bracketing etc for longer calculations; (iv) Manipulation of fractions. (c) Precision (decimal places and significant figures) (d) Numbers in standard notation (1x104 = 10000 etc) (e) Fractions (f) Ratios (g) Percentages
(2) Areas & Volumes
(a) Area and perimeters of triangle, square, rectangle, circle, semi-circle, trapezoids. (b) Trapezoidal, Simpson & mid-ordinate Rule’s (c) Surface area and volumes of cylinder, cone, cube, cuboids, sphere and pyramids. (d) Context of Space
(3) Algebra
(a) Logs & Indices (b) Basic Algebra inputting values (c) Like terms in algebra (d) Factoring (b) Transposition of formulae (h) Simultaneous Equations (2 variables)
(4) Graphs
(a) Given a set of data points, construct a graph showing these (picking appropriate scale to show data properly) (b) Plotting straight line, graphs (given the equation or points) (c) Using the equation of the line formula (d) Quadratic and Cubic Equations (e) Numerical solutions to the quadratic and cubic equations
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.50 30
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.50 42
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird. (2017), Basic Engineering Mathematics, Routledge, p.288, [ISBN: 1138673706].
  • ANTHONY. DAVISON CROFT (ROBERT.),Robert Davison. (2020), Foundation Maths, [ISBN: 1292289686].
  • Anthony Croft,Tony Croft,Robert Davison. (2019), Mathematics for Engineers, 5th. [ISBN: 1292253649].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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