MODULE SPECIFICATION

Credit
Module Title: Further Engineering Mathematics Level: 5 20
Value:

Is this a
Code of module
Module code: ENG537 new No
being replaced:
module?

Cost Centre: GAAE JACS3 code: H100

Trimester(s) in which to be With effect

1, 2 September 17
offered: from:

Applied Science, Computing & Module

School: Brian Klaveness
Engineering Leader:

Scheduled learning and teaching hours 60 hrs

Guided independent study 140 hrs
Placement 0 hrs
Module duration (total hours) 200 hrs

Programme(s) in which to be offered Core Option

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering  ☐
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing  ☐
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering  ☐
BEng (Hons) Drone Technology & Operations  ☐
BEng (Hons) Renewable and Sustainable Engineering  ☐
BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering  ☐
BEng (Hons) Automation Engineering  ☐
BEng (Hons) Optoelectronics & Holography  ☐
BEng (Hons) Aerospace and Modern Optics  ☐

Pre-requisites
None

Office use only

Initial approval February 17
APSC approval of modification Version 1
Have any derogations received Academic Board approval? Yes  No ☐
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Module Aims

 To further develop knowledge of functions suitable for solving a range of mathematical

 and engineering problems;
 To demonstrate a repertoire of problem-solving skills and an ability to generalise and
 transfer ideas, appropriate to engineering applications of mathematical concepts;
 To evaluate the solutions found to mathematical and engineering problems;
 To develop an ability to analyse experimental data for linear trends and statistical
properties;
 To analyse and model practical engineering problems using mathematical modelling
software.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Key skills for employability

KS1 Written, oral and media communication skills

KS2 Leadership, team working and networking skills
KS3 Opportunity, creativity and problem solving skills
KS4 Information technology skills and digital literacy
KS5 Information management skills
KS6 Research skills
KS7 Intercultural and sustainability skills
KS8 Career management skills
KS9 Learning to learn (managing personal and professional development, self-
management)
KS10 Numeracy
At the end of this module, students will be able to Key Skills

Use partial differentiation for analysing functions of two KS1 KS3

1
variables KS5 KS10
Apply mathematical methods of Fourier series and Laplace KS1 KS3
2
transform theory to solve engineering problems KS5 KS10
KS1 KS3
3 Solve Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
KS5 KS10
KS1 KS3
4 Apply complex analysis to engineering applications
KS5 KS10
KS1 KS3
5 Manipulate linear algebra
KS5 KS10
Use statistical methods to collect and analyse data for KS1 KS3
6 experimental work, batch production and quality control,
KS10 KS4
including the use of probability to predict performance
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Transferable/key skills and other attributes

Analyse and solve some mathematical problems relevant to Engineering;

Show accurate, coherent and logical thinking in problem solving.

Derogations

A derogation from regulations has been approved for this programme which means that
whilst the pass mark is 40% overall, each element of assessment (where there is more than
one assessment) requires a minimum mark of 30%.

Assessment:

Assessment One: is by means of an examination covering outcomes 1 and 2. It is an unseen

time-constrained one with a fixed number of questions, typically five, where students are
required to answer only three out of the five possible.

Assessment Two: is by means of an examination covering outcomes 3,4,5,6. It is an unseen

time-constrained one with a fixed number of questions, typically five, where students are
required to answer only three out of the five possible.

Learning Word count

Assessment Weighting Duration
Outcomes to Type of assessment (or equivalent if
number (%) (if exam)
be met appropriate)
1 1,2, Examination 50 2 hrs
2 3,4,5,6 Examination 50 2 hrs

Learning and Teaching Strategies:

The module will be presented to students through lectures, tutorials, and computer-based
laboratory investigations. The tutorials and computer-based laboratory investigations will be
used for students to practice problem solving to reinforce the lecture material and to provide
individual attention where needed.

Formative assessment takes place throughout the module during tutorials and feedback is
given during these tutorials.

Syllabus outline:

Grounding work: Revision of partial differentiation, total differentials, and partial fractions.

Analyse Functions of Several Variables: Minimum, maximum and saddle points of

functions of 2 independent variables. Change of variables, inverse functions and Jacobians.
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Define and Apply Fourier Series: Full-range and half-range series. Even and odd functions.
Coefficients in exponential form of complex numbers. Elementary properties. Numerical
harmonic analysis.

Laplace Transforms: The (one-sided) Laplace transform and its existence, standard
functions and use of look-up tables. Use of Laplace transforms in solving simple ODEs with
constant coefficients and given boundary conditions. The solution of slightly more
complicated ordinary differential equations with given initial or boundary conditions - constant
coefficient equations, simultaneous equations, some equations with non-constant
coefficients, equations with discontinuous forcing terms.

Solve Partial Differential Equations: Method of separation of variables. Laplace, wave,

heat conduction and Schrodinger equations. Initial and boundary value problems. Application
of Fourier series to the solution of PDEs.

Apply Complex Numbers to Engineering Applications: Cauchy-Riemann equations.

Conformal mappings, bilinear mappings. Impedance and admittance loci. Joukowski
transformation. Contour integration, residues.

Linear Algebra:
Matrices and their properties, manipulation and applications, involving determinants,
inverses, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications to systems of first
order differential equations (control theory). Vector Analysis. Scalar and vector fields. Line
integrals and gradient. Double integrals, repeated integrals, surface integrals. Grad, div,curl.
Stoke's and Gauss's theorems.

Probability and Statistics

Software: mathematical modelling software to support other elements of this module,
emphasising potential as an analytical tool.

Bibliography:

Essential reading

James, G. (2011) Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, 4th Edn., Harlow: Pearson
Education Ltd.

Other indicative reading

Jordan, D. and Smith, P. (2008) Mathematical Techniques: An Introduction for the

Engineering, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences, 4th Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press

Kreyszig, E. (2011) Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 10th Edn., Chichester: John Wiley
and Sons Ltd.

Stroud, K.A. (2011) Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th Edn., Basingstoke: Palgrave
McMillan.