The aims of the module are:
(1) to equip students with the necessary mathematical skills to participate fully on the programme;
(2) to extend students’ mathematical knowledge in preparation for further studies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Use algebraic methods to solve and manipulate equations including using calculus to locate minimum and maximum values
of algebraic functions.
Calculate the area and volume of regular shapes and to use algebra and calculus to determine parameters and to derive units for parameters from expressions.
LO2
Produce (a) statistical graphs including histograms and ogives and calculate Standard Deviation, Mean, Mode, Median and the quartile values. (b) materials schedules for construction projects and to calculate center lines, floor areas, wall areas, etc.; (c) basic programme schedules (Gantt charts etc.).
LO3
Calculate shear force & bending moment & draw appropriate diagrams for a simply supported beam.
LO4
Plot and interpret linear and non linear functions and extract information from the plots.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
(1) Graphs
(a) Given a set of data points, construct a graph showing these (picking appropriate scale to show data properly) (b) Plotting straight line,
graphs (given the equation or points) (c) Using the equation of the line formula (d) Quadratic and Cubic Equations (e) Numerical solutions to
the quadratic and cubic equations
(2) Algebra and Calculus
(a) Revise Area and Volume
(b) Use algebra to determine parameters for area and volume and to derive units from expressions
(c) Differentiation using the log tables
(d) Max/Min values using Differentiation
(e) Points of inflection.
(3) Scheduling
(a) Preparation of Material Schedule s.
(b) Use and Preparation of Basic Programme schedules (i.e. Gantt Chart etc)
(c) Survey of existing building &/or drawings & then work out center lines, floor areas, wall areas etc.
(4) Statistics
(a) Graphing data
(b) Notation
(c) Calculation of central tendency & dispersion.
(5) Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
(a) Shear and bending moment diagrams
(b) Concentrated loads and uniform distributed force loading
Assessment Breakdown
%
Practical
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
n/a
1,2,3,4
50.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3,4
50.00
End-of-Semester
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