Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module ENGI2051: Analytical Methods

Department: Engineering

ENGI2051: Analytical Methods

Type	Tied	Level	2	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2013/14	Module Cap	None.	Location	Durham

Tied to	H100
Tied to	H103

Prerequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

Corequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

Excluded Combination of Modules

As specified in programme regulations.

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Science MEng and BEng degree programmes.
It provides a working knowledge of Analytical Mathematical Methods and execution of laboratory based projects.

Content

Analytical Methods.
Lab project.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

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.

Subject-specific Skills:

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.

Key Skills:

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 on a written report.
Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Ananlytical Methods lectures	42	2 per week	1 Hour	42
Laboratory project lecture	1		1 Hour	1
Tutorial Hours	as required	weekly sign up sessions	up to 1 hour	4
Seminars	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Workshops	32	1st term	1 Week	32	■
Preparation and Reading				100
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 70%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Analytical Methods 2 [Analytical Methods]	2 hours	100%	yes
Component: Assessment		Component Weighting: 30%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Laboratory project A assessment		100%

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