| Unit name | Mathematics with Maple 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMAT10004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Champneys |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Engineering Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit is offered as an alternative to EMAT10100 Engineering Mathematics 1 and is specially designed for those students who it is felt can cope with a slightly more rapid pace of learning. Note that the students are not free to choose this as an option to EMAT10100, but they are pre-selected for this unit according to pre-defined criteria which includes performance in Further Mathematics at A level (or equivalent qualifications) and the requirements of the particular degree programme they are on.
This is the first of two units that cover most of the basic mathematics needed for engineering degree programmes. The unit contains the well-recognised elements of classical engineering mathematics that universally underpin the formation of the professional engineer. There are four main sections: Algebra (vectors, complex numbers, matrices); Calculus (differentiation and integration of functions of one or more variables); Differential Equations and Probability (basic concepts, events, random variables, empirical discrete and continuous distributions).
In addition, students are introduced to the concept of computer algebra to underpin many of the symbolic calculational aspects of the unit. Specifically the mathematical software Maple is introduced through dedicated computer laboratory work.
The unit comprises approximately 70 hours of lectures, demonstrations, computer practicals and revision sessions. Students are strongly encouraged to attend additional but optional walk-in support classes in which postgraduate students offer ad-hoc support to students on an individual basis. The assessment is through a summer examination, and several Maple assignments. There is also opportunity for formative assessment throughout the unit.
