2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

XJMS1150 Engineering Mathematics

10 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr BH Xu
Email: b.h.xu@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides the fundamental mathematical methods to solve engineering problems.

Objectives

* To solve differentiation and integration problems.

* To apply numerical techniques for solving algebraic and differential equations, and sets of equations.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Have a knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary for the analysis of, and to support applications of, key engineering principles and processes.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Problem solving & analytical skills
b. Technical/IT skills

Syllabus

Differentiation and Integration; Partial Differentiation; Complex numbers; Techniques of Integration and Numerical Integration; First and second order differential equations; Partial differential equations; Applications.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

Maximum x 1 coursework
Maximum x 1 examinations

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	11	2.00	22.00
seminars	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			67.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Opportunities for formative feedback include in-class discussions, polling/quizzes during lectures and tutorial problems.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/08/2024

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