Module Details
Module Code: |
MATH C1501 |
Module Title:
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Mathematics I
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Title:
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Mathematics I
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Anne Crowley
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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(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
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(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)
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(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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.50 |
30 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.50 |
42 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
60 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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John Bird. (2017), Basic Engineering Mathematics, Routledge, p.288, [ISBN: 1138673706].
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ANTHONY. DAVISON CROFT (ROBERT.),Robert Davison. (2020), Foundation Maths, [ISBN: 1292289686].
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Anthony Croft,Tony Croft,Robert Davison. (2019), Mathematics for Engineers, 5th. [ISBN: 1292253649].
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Other Resources |
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Math Tutor. Math Tutor website,
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Khan Academy. Khan Academy website,
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