Module Title:Engineering Mathematics I
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, Tutorials and Private study
Module Aim: The aim of the module is to further develop students' mathematical skills in calculus and linear algebra and to enable them to apply these skills to engineering applications.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Evaluate the determinants and determine the inverses of 2nd and 3rd order matrices.
LO2 Use the matrix inverse to solve linear systems.
LO3 Apply differential calculus to a variety of engineering applications such as calculation of local maxima and minima etc.
LO4 Apply integral calculus to a variety of engineering applications such as calculation of volumes, summations etc.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Matrices & Determinants (25 hours lectures)
(a) Evaluation of 2nd & 3rd order determinants (b) Inverse of 2nd & 3rd order matrices (c) Solving linear systems using these theories
Calculus (25 hours lectures)
(a) Differentation using the product rule, quotient rule and chain rule. (b) Applications of differentiation to practical engineering problems. (c) Integration of the more common engineering functions using the tables (d) Integration by substitution, parts and partial fractions (e) Basic engineering applications of integration.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other 2 x In class exams on topics covered 1,2,3,4 20.00 n/a
Short Answer Questions Short answer questions of the topics covered to enable students to practice and consolidate their mathematical knowledge. 1,2,3,4 20.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 3.00
Estimated Learner Hours Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 6.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering 2 Mandatory
CW_CMCIV_D Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Mandatory