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Module Offerings

4602IYO-JAN-PAR

4602IYO-SEP-PAR

Aims

To provide a foundation in engineering mathematics for its application to the solution of engineering problems

Learning Outcomes

1.
Use basic numeric and algebraic manipulations in the solution of engineering problems.
2.
Use basic mathematical functions including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions in the solution of engineering.
3.
Use basic complex numbers in the solution of engineering problems.
4.
Use and apply mathematical software to the solution of engineering mathematics problems.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Introduction of the use of a computer algebra system (for example MATLAB or similar). Use of the software applied to the syllabus items below.
Revision of basic algebraic techniques: Substitution, simplification, factorisation, indices, evaluation and transposition of formulae, fractions and partial fractions. Linear and quadratic equations, linear simultaneous equations.
Functions: Notation, types of function, composite and inverse, graphs. Trigonometry: Angles and circular measure. Trigonometric ratios for right-angled triangles. Sine and cosine rules. Trigonometric functions and their graphs, simple trigonometric identities and equations. Engineering waves in mechanical and electrical problems.
Exponential function: Properties and graph. Natural logarithm as inverse of exponential function, graph and properties. Definitions and calculation of hyperbolic functions including inverse functions.
Complex numbers: Complex arithmetic, complex conjugate, Argand diagram. Rectangular, polar forms. Magnitude and phase. Very basic treatment of Euler's formula.
Module Overview:
To provide a foundation in engineering mathematics for its application to the solution of engineering problems This module provides a foundation in pre-calculus for level four students in mechanical and electrical engineering, to enable them to apply this to the solution of engineering problems. For each topic area of the syllabus, relevant commands will be given for application of a symbolic algebra package, e.g. Mathcad to harder problems. Coursework assessment will be through online questions delivered using MapleTA online assessment software
Additional Information:
This module provides a foundation in pre-calculus for level 4 students in mechanical and electrical engineering to enable them to apply this to the solution of engineering problems.

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