Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2026-2027
Module ENGG1011: Maths for Engineers & Scientists
Department: Global Wuhan
ENGG1011: Maths for Engineers & Scientists
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2026/2027 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Other |
|---|
| Tied to | H217 |
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| Tied to | H317 |
| Tied to | H517 |
| Tied to | H717 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- This module is designed to supply mathematics relevant to students of Engineering and other sciences.
- It provides the mathematical foundation necessary for understanding and solving engineering problems.
Content
- Introductory review
- Linear algebra
- Complex numbers
- Vectors
- Partial differentiation
- Integration
- 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:
- Linear algebra.
- Complex numbers.
- Vectors.
- Partial differentiation.
- Integration.
- Ordinary differential equations.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Apply mathematical techniques to solve quantitative problems in engineering and science contexts.
Key Skills:
- Solve numerical problems using computer or non-computer techniques.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets.
- A single examination covers all of the lecture material.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 8 per week | 1 hour | 80 | |
| Self-Directed Study | 1 | 120 | |||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| On Campus Written Examination | 2.5 hours | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative problem sheets.
■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.