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Lismore Session 2 Session 2

Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Introductory

Unit aim

Develops the mathematical fundamentals required for engineering, with topics including vectors, matrices, differentiation and integration. The emphasis in the unit is on developing skills in these areas within an engineering context and applying these skills to a range of engineering applications.

 

Unit content

Algebra, functions and limits

Concepts of differentiation

Techniques of differentiation

Applications of differentiation

Concepts of integration

Techniques of integration

Applications of integration

Matrices and determinants

Vectors: concepts and operations

Vectors: geometry and applications

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: , GA2: , GA3: , GA4: , GA5: , GA6: , GA7:
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of algebra, functions and limits
2 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration
3 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors
4 display a proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical techniques to engineering application problems
5 communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of algebra, functions and limits
    • GA4:
  2. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration
    • GA4:
  3. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors
    • GA4:
  4. display a proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical techniques to engineering application problems
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  5. communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively.
    • GA6:

Prescribed texts

  • Singh, K, 2011, Engineering Mathematics Through Applications, 2nd edn, Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 9780230274792.
Prescribed texts may change in future teaching periods.