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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Introductory
Former School/College
Pre-requisites
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.
| 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:
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demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of algebra, functions and limits
- GA4:
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demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration
- GA4:
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demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors
- GA4:
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display a proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical techniques to engineering application problems
- GA2:
- GA4:
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communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively.
- GA6:
Prescribed texts
- Singh, K, 2011, Engineering Mathematics Through Applications, 2nd edn, Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 9780230274792.