ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1
MAT1EM1
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This course of mathematics is designed for engineering students. It presents most basic rules that will help students in their studies. The course will also help students to develop the skills of mathematical modelling necessary for more open ended modelling situations.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Joe Petrolito
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Perform engineering calculations with predetermined accuracy
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of various types of Functions and their applications in modelling
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of complex numbers and their applications in solving engineering problems.
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Use 2D and 3D vectors in solving engineering problems.
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matrix algebra and its application in solving a system of linear equations.
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of sequences and series and their applications in solving engineering problems.
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class acitivities and on-line quizzes. Investigate an engineering problem and provide a mathematical solution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Apply differentiation and integration to a wide range of engineering applications.
- Activities:
- Weekly tutorial class activities and on-line quizzes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Joe Petrolito
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Practical Investigation (1500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Examination (3 hours) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |