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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Engineering Mathematics I
Module Code	EM121
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aims of the modules are - To introduce engineering students to the central role that mathematics plays in the development and practice of engineering. To motivate the comprehension and use of important analytical concepts, calculus methods and linear mathematics fundamental to engineering. To help students to begin to develop the skill of analysing problems in a rational (rigorous, logical) and methodical manner. To develop the students’ ability to transfer their mathematical understanding (and the associated methods) to diverse engineering application areas. To introduce students to mathematical computation, realisation and visualisation using Matlab. To help students towards self-diagnosis and self-help in filling gaps in their mathematical education.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use vectors and associated coordinate systems appropriately in the representation and manipulation of measured quantities
2. Manipulate algebraic expressions.
3. Appropriately apply and manipulate real-valued functions commonly used in engineering applications
4. Demonstrate a repertoire of problem-solving skills and an ability to generalise and transfer ideas, appropriate to simple engineering applications of mathematical concepts;
5. Make effective use of a mathematical software tool such as Matlab in understanding, solving and visualising simple engineering mathematics problems;
6. Use references to appropriately acknowledge the work of others in any work that they submit for assessment
7. Demonstrate self-learning skills for the use of mathematical techniques in engineering contexts, with particular reference to (i) recognising and remedying gaps in their mathematical knowledge and (ii) developing strategies for life-long learning;
8. Use mathematical terminology and formulae to communicate effectively to other technically literate people

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Formal lectures
Laboratory	4	Matlab based practical assessment of numerical methods in mathematics
Tutorial	12	Practical exercises that apply theory learned in lectures
On-line learning	40	Set of 4 online homeworks (which include immediate feedback) and 1 online tests
Independent learning	33	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Review of algebraic techniques.
Coordinate Systems.

Vectors.
Real valued function concepts.

Compositions.
Inverses.

Standard functions.
Polynomials.

Rational functions.
Trigonometric & exponential functions.

Introduction to Calculus.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	MathXL test	10%	Week 11
Other	Homework problems entered into MathXL	20%	Every Second Week

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List