Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)

Module MATH1551: MATHS FOR ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS

Department: Mathematical Sciences

MATH1551: MATHS FOR ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS

Type	Open	Level	1	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2018/19	Module Cap		Location	Durham

Prerequisites

Normally, A level Mathematics at grade C or better, or equivalent.

Corequisites

None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

Calculus and Probability I (MATH1061), Linear Algebra I (MATH1071), Single Mathematics A (MATH1561), Single Mathematics B (MATH1571) may not be taken with or after this module.

Aims

This module is designed to supply mathematics relevant to students of Engineering and other sciences.

Content

Introductory review.
Complex numbers.
Differentiation.
Vectors.
Partial differentiation.
Integration.
Linear algebra.
Ordinary differential equations.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

By the end of the module students will: be able to solve a range of predictable or less predictable problems for Engineers and Scientists.
have an awareness of the basic concepts of theoretical mathematics in these areas.
have a broad knowledge and basic understanding of these subjects demonstrated through one or more of the following topic areas:
Elementary functions.
Calculus.
Complex numbers.
Vectors.
Partial differentiation.
Linear algebra.
Ordinary differential equations.

Subject-specific Skills:

Key Skills:

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

Lectures demonstrate what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples.
Tutorials provide the practice and support in applying the methods to relevant situations as well as active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
Summative weekly coursework provides an incentive for students to consolidate the learning of material as the module progresses (there are no higher level modules in the department of Mathematical Sciences which build on this module). It serves as a guide in the correct development of students' knowledge and skills, as well as an aid in developing their awareness of standards required.
The end-of-year written examination provides a substantial complementary assessment of the achievement of the student.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Lectures	60	3 per week in weeks 1-10, 11-14, 16-20, 21	1 Hour	60
Tutorials	9	Fortnightly in weeks 3-9, 14-20, and one in week 21	1 Hour	9	■
Other (Revision periods)	2	In induction week, and in week 1	2 Hours	4
Preparation and Reading				127
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 90%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written examination	3 hours	100%	Yes
Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 10%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
One written assignment each teaching week		100%	Completing May/June exam paper over the summer, to be returned by the start of the resit exam period

Formative Assessment:

45 minute collection paper

■ 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