Module Details

Module Code: ENGR C1502
Module Title: Engineering Mathematics I
Title: Engineering Mathematics I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to further develop students' mathematical skills in calculus and linear algebra and to enable them to apply these skills to engineering applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the determinants and determine the inverses of 2nd and 3rd order matrices.
LO2 Use the matrix inverse to solve linear systems.
LO3 Apply differential calculus to a variety of engineering applications such as calculation of local maxima and minima etc.
LO4 Apply integral calculus to a variety of engineering applications such as calculation of volumes, summations etc.
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
Matrices & Determinants (25 hours lectures)
(a) Evaluation of 2nd & 3rd order determinants (b) Inverse of 2nd & 3rd order matrices (c) Solving linear systems using these theories
Calculus (25 hours lectures)
(a) Differentation using the product rule, quotient rule and chain rule. (b) Applications of differentiation to practical engineering problems. (c) Integration of the more common engineering functions using the tables (d) Integration by substitution, parts and partial fractions (e) Basic engineering applications of integration.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 x In class exams on topics covered
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Short answer questions of the topics covered to enable students to practice and consolidate their mathematical knowledge.
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
No Description
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 Every Week 3.00 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • K. A. Stroud; with additions by Dexter J. Booth. (2001), Engineering mathematics, Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 1137031204].
  • K A Stroud. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Palgrave Macmillan, p.1136, [ISBN: 9780831134499].
  • John O. Bird, A.J.C. May. Technicians Mathematics, Longman, p.136, [ISBN: 0582415764].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: