Module Details

Module Code: MATH C2610
Module Title: Engineering Mathematics 2
Title: Engineering Mathematics 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Colette Clarke
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 Demonstrate a competence in differentiating a variety single variable and multi variable functions.
LO2 Apply differentiation to a range of real problems in Engineering.
LO3 Demonstrate a competence in integrating a variety of functions and solve simple first order differential equations.
LO4 Apply integration to a range of real problems in Engineering.
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
(b)Integration
The integral as an anti-derivative. Integration of basic functions by rule. Integration of functions using the special methods of partial fractions, algebraic substitutions and integration by parts. Areas under curves, average and RMS values using the definite integral. Application of integration to areas of engineering
(a) Differentiation
First principles, differentiation as rate of change and slope of a tangent. Basic, product, quotient and chain rules. Applications of derivative to engineering.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 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
  • Kuldeep Singh. Engineering Mathematics Through Applications, Plagrave McMillian.
  • John Bird BSc (Hons) CEng CMath CSci FIET MIEE FIIE FIMA FCollT. Higher Engineering Mathematics, Sixth Edition, Newnes, p.752, [ISBN: 9781856177672].
  • Bird & May. Technician Mathematics, 4/5 ed. Longman.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J. O. Bird, A. J. C. May. (1994), Technician mathematics 3, Longman Scientific & Technical, Harlow, [ISBN: 0-582-23424-7].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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