(a) A series of lectures will be delivered using whiteboard and data projector.
(b) The Institute Managed Learning Environment will be used to interactively communicate with students e.g. on-line tests, discussion forums, reference information
(c) Mathematical software (e.g. MATLAB) may be used by students to reinforce the mathematical principles and practices
Module Aim:
To give the students the knowledge, competence and skills necessary to support the mathematical procedures encountered in the other modules of this programme
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Differentiate a wide variety of functions
LO2
Integrate and use integration to solve engineering problems
LO3
Apply vector operations and vector differentiation to simple problems in mechanics and dynamics
LO4
Apply laws of probability and apply probability distributions to engineering type problems.
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Differentiation
Review of basic rules of differentiation.
Partial differentiation,rates of changes and small changes of mutli variable functions.
Integration
The integral as an anti-derivative. Integration of basic functions by rule. Integration of functions using the special methods of partial fractions, algebraic substitutions and integration by parts. Areas under curves, average and RMS values using the definite integral. Application of integration to areas of engineering
Vectors
Perform standard operations on vectors in two-dimensional space and three dimensional space
Compute the dot product of vectors, lengths of vectors, and angles between vectors
Compute the cross product of vectors and interpret it geometrically. Differentiate vector functions.
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic and geometric progressions. Sum of a series
Statistics and Probability
Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation of a sample. Laws of probability. Random variables. Using discrete and continuous probability distributions to solve probability question.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Each student will be obliged to complete a continuous assessment programme.
1,2,3,4
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
- Each student will sit a formal written examination at the end of the module for which 70% will be awarded.
1,2,3,4
70.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment