Module ENGI2051: Analytical Methods

Department: Engineering

ENGI2051: Analytical Methods

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• MEng: Engineering 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F (ENGI2011, ENGI2141, ENGI2151, ENGI2161, ENGI2171). BEng: Engineering 2A, 2C, 2D, BEng Engineering 2A (ENGI2011, ENGI2141, ENGI2151, ENGI2111) and either BEng Engineering 2B (ENGI2121) or BEng Engineering 2C (ENGI2131).

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• This module is part of a unified study of the main disciplines of engineering for year 2 students on the M Eng or B Eng.
• This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of numerical methods appropriate to engineering and also conduct a laboratory project.

Content

• Analytical Methods.
• Lab project.

Learning Outcomes

• solve multi-variable integration problems;
• apply numerical differentiation methods;
• apply numerical integration methods;
• numerically solve ordinary differential equations;
• use Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.
• Specification, planning, implementation and reporting of a major laboratory study.

• Observation and recording of experimental data.
• Technical presentation.
• Preparation of technical report.
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.

• Numerical skills.
• Teamworking.
• Time and resource management.

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

• The courses in Analytical Methods are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by seminars and by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
• The extended laboratory project provides experience of planning and teamworking and develops the ability to select and use appropriate experimental techniques. Assessment is based primarily upon a written report together with an oral presentation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

None.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University