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Module Title	Engineering Mathematics I
Module Code	EM121
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Bryan Mac Donald	Office Number	S380
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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
Online activity	40	Set of 4 online homeworks (which include immediate feedback) and 1 online tests
Independent Study	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	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Anthony Croft, Robert Davison, Martin Hargreaves: 2001, Engineering mathematics, 3rd Edition, Pearson, 978-01302685-8-7

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CE	B.Eng. in Common Entry into Engineering
ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering

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