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MATH1551: MATHS FOR ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS

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Type Open
Level 1
Credits 20
Availability Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location Durham
Department Mathematical Sciences

Prerequisites

  • Normally, A level Mathematics at grade A or better, orequivalent.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • Calculus (Maths Hons) (MATH1081), Calculus I (MATH1061), Linear Algebra I (Maths Hons) (MATH1091), Linear Algebra I(MATH1071), Single Mathematics A (MATH1561), Single Mathematics B (MATH1571), COMP1021 (Mathematics for Computer Science) may not be taken withor after this module.

Aims

  • This module is designed to supply mathematics relevant to studentsof Engineering and other sciences.

Content

  • Introductory review.
  • Complex numbers.
  • Differentiation.
  • Vectors.
  • Partial differentiation.
  • Integration.
  • Linear algebra.
  • Ordinary differential equations.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • By the end of the module students will: be able to solve arange of predictable or less predictable problems for Engineers andScientists.
  • have an awareness of the basic concepts of theoreticalmathematics in these areas.
  • have a broad knowledge and basic understanding of thesesubjects demonstrated through one or more of the following topicareas:
  • Elementary functions.
  • Calculus.
  • Complex numbers.
  • Vectors.
  • Partial differentiation.
  • Linear algebra.
  • Ordinary differential equations.

Subject-specific Skills:

Key Skills:

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures demonstrate what is required to be learned and theapplication of the theory to practical examples.
  • Tutorials provide the practice and support in applying the methods to relevant situations as well as active engagement and feedbackto the learning process.
  • Summative weekly coursework provides an incentive for studentsto consolidate the learning of material as the module progresses (there are no higher level modules in the department of Mathematical Scienceswhich build on this module). It serves as a guide in the correct development of students' knowledge and skills, as well as an aid indeveloping their awareness of standards required.
  • The end-of-year written examination provides a substantialcomplementary assessment of the achievement of the student.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures603 per week in weeks 1-10, 11-14, 16-20, 211 Hour60 
Tutorials9Fortnightly in weeks 3-9, 14-20, and one in week 211 Hour9Yes
Other (Revision periods)2In induction week, and in week 12 Hours4 
Preparation and Reading127 
Total200 

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 90%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Written examination3 hours100Yes
Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 10%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
One written and electronic assignment each teaching week  100Completing May/June exam paper over the summer,to be returned by the start of the resit examperiod

Formative Assessment

45 minute collection paper

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