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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Introductory
School/College
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
Concepts and Techniques of Differentiation
Applications of Differentiation
Concepts and Techniques of Integration
Applications of Integration
Introduction to Differential Equations
Matrices and Determinants
Inverse Matrices and Linear Systems
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Operations and Applications of Vectors
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 | |
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1 | demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
2 | demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
3 | display a proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical techniques to engineering application problems | Creativity | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
4 | communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively. | Communication and social skills |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation
and integration
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of
matrices and vectors
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- display a proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical techniques to engineering
application problems
- GA2: Creativity
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively.
- GA6: Communication and social skills