Mathematics for Engineers
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME1042 | Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur | 1 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- MMME1042
- School
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
This module introduces a range of fundamental elementary mathematical techniques that can be applied to mechanical engineering, manufacturing and product design problems. It includes the calculus of a single variable, extended to develop techniques used in analysing engineering problems; techniques for solving selected first-order and second-order differential equations; the algebra of complex numbers to provide a key mathematical tool for analysis of linear mathematical and engineering problems; the complexity of solving general (large) systems of equations is introduced, their study using matrix techniques, vectors for modelling of generic engineering situations.
Target Students
Primarily for 1st year students studying Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design and Manufacture
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 22 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 22 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester Further Activity Details: Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 15% Coursework 1: Autumn coursework
- 15% Coursework 2: Spring coursework
- 15% Progress Test 1: Progress test (autumn)
- 15% Progress Test 2: Progress test (spring)
- 40% Exam 1 (2-hour): Final exam
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with confidence and competence in a range of fundamental elementary mathematical techniques, and their applications to mechanical and design engineering systems. There is a strong emphasis of enabling transition to a university qualifying level environment.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to support application of key engineering principles within the engineering science elements of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Design curriculum. To apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
L1 – Identify properties and characteristics of standard mathematical functions used in engineering and their differential and integral evaluation and features.
L2 – Use extended techniques of differential and integral calculus, typically used in solving engineering problems.
L3 – Understand complex numbers and their use and manipulation in developing enhanced mathematical calculation to solve algebraic equations.
L4 – Apply matrix algebra techniques to analyse efficiently and solve systems of equations and algebraic eigenvalue problems.
L5 - manipulate vectors and apply differential operators to scalar and vector fields to solve engineering problems
L6 - Apply these concepts to simplified engineering scenarios relevant to the Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Design curriculum (comprehension and application)