The aims of this module are:
(1) to introduce students to the mathematical concepts and techniques that they will encounter in the various engineering disciplines that form part of a civil engineering degree course;
(2) to develop an awareness of the role of mathematics in the solution of engineering problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
solve problems involving differentiation and integration;
LO2
solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods;
LO3
apply vector methods to the solution of simple problems in statics and structures;
LO4
use MATLAB and write MATLAB programs to model and solve civil engineering problems;
LO5
apply statistical methods in the analysis of risk and reliability of engineering systems.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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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.
Bachelor of Engineering (Ordinary) in Civil Engineering
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Calculus revision
(1) Product, quotient, chain rules for differentiation; (2) Implicit, parametric and logarithmic differentiation; (3) Integration using substitution, partial fractions and parts; (4) Partial differentiation.
Linear Algebra
(1) Matrices and matrix operations; (2) Matrix inverses, determinants and ranks; (3) Solution of systems of linear equations; (4) Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalisation.
Vectors and Vector Calculus
(1) Scalar and vector products; (2) Vector differential calculus; (3) Gradient, divergence and curl.
MATLAB
(1) Introduction to MATLAB; (2) Linear algebra and matrices using MATLAB.
Statistics
(1) Probability concepts and the axioms of probability; (2) Binomial, Poisson and geometric distributions; (3) The normal, exponential and uniform distributions.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Typically end of module examinations and practical assessments.
1,2,3,4,5
40.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Exam
1,2,3,5
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment