Maths Course Outlines (New)
Maths Course Outlines (New)
No of Credits :4
No. of contact hours : 4 hours Lecture, 1 Tutorial
Prerequisites : CSEC
Instructor(s) : Mr. Ruel Alleyne, Ms. Elena Trim
Prescribed Text : Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud with Dexter J.
Booth 8th edition published 2020, by Bloomsbury
Publishing
Text Other Recommended: Engineering Mathematics by John Bird 8th edition published 2017
by Routledge.
Course Description: The first-year calculus course covers topics such as limits, derivatives,
integrals, and their applications. Students will learn how to analyze and solve problems using
calculus, and gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques. Calculus is
fundamental to many scientific disciplines including physics, engineering, and economics.
The assignments designed to apply the analytical methods to the modelling and solution of
engineering problems. Assessment will be focused on the individual achievement of each
student; group work activities will contribute to the assessment.
Students Learning outcomes:
1. Perform simple calculus operations
2. Perform derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions
3. Understand the basic methods of integration
4. Identify specific methods of integration
5. Apply problem-solving methodologies to mathematical modeling
6. Develop the ability to work in groups on mathematical topics
7. Apply techniques and topics in engineering applications
8. Develop ability to communicate effectively using mathematical language
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
To assist learning, the assessment process is designed to provide the student with formative
feedback in a timely manner as the course unfolds. Such feedback comes in the wake of class
discussions and other assessments. Attendance of 75% or more is a requirement. The
assignments, quiz, and the two finals may include multiple choice questions, short answer type
and long answer or essay type questions. Students must pass both the total coursework element
as well as the final exam.
Course Description: This course covers topics in partial differentiation, vectors, matrices and
complex numbers. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of partial differentiation,
solution methods, and applications. The course will also cover vectors and their applications in
physics and engineering, as well as linear algebra concepts such as matrix operations,
determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Structured assignments will facilitate application of
concepts needed by electrical, electronic, civil, geological and mechanical engineers.
Students Learning Outcomes:
• Define a partial derivative.
• Define a partial differential equation and how it compares with ordinary differential
equations.
Solve first and second order differential equations.
• Define a dependent and an independent variable.
• Define and apply the algebra of Matrices.
• Define and apply vectors in 2-dimension and 3-dimension.
• Recognize and apply complex numbers in engineering applications.
• Develop the ability to work in groups on mathematical topics
• Apply techniques and topics in engineering applications
• Develop ability to communicate effectively using mathematical language
Course Content:
1. Partial Differential Equation:
• Function of several variables. Definition of Partial differentiation from first principles.
• Intermediate variables: functions of x, y Chain rule.
• Taylor’s theorem applied to two and three dimensions. Approximations using Taylor’s
Theorem in engineering applications.
• Slopes and stationary points.
• Engineering Applications of partial differentiation
3. Complex Numbers:
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of complex numbers in Cartesian form.
Representation of a complex number on an Argand Diagram.
• Complex number in polar form.
• Modulus, argument and conjugate of a complex number.
• Complex number in exponential form.
• Conversion of complex numbers from polar form and exponential forms to Cartesian
form and vice versa.
• Applications of complex numbers in Engineering.
Method of Teaching:
Lectures will aim to explain concepts through notes and examples in the class. Student
interaction would be encouraged to gage their understanding of the content. Tutorial sheets
will be given out on a weekly basis to reinforce the understanding of the material. Tutorials
will be done in class on selected questions. The course will use interactive lectures, course
text, course notes/modules, hand-outs, PowerPoint presentations, individual and group work.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES/METHODS
Assessment procedures used to test the students’ attainment of the learning outcomes are
outlined as follows:
Assessment 1
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 2
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 3
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 4
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Assignment
Time duration: Term
Assessment 5
Weighting: 50%
Assessment type: Final Exam
Time duration: 2-3 hours
Prescribed Text: Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud with Dexter J. Booth 8th
edition published 2020, by Bloomsbury Publishing
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th edition, 2011, Palgrave
Macmillan Publisher
Other Recommended Text: O’Neil, P. V. (2017). Advanced engineering mathematics,8th
edition, by Cengage Learning publisher
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course enables the student to develop and extend the understanding of mathematical
concepts learnt to engineering application. The aim of the course is to offer a gentle
introduction to the concepts of Laplace transforms, Inverse Laplace transforms, solution of
ordinary differential equations using Laplace transform, Fourier series and their properties
with engineering applications.
Course Content
First Order Differential Equations
• Solution of first – and the second order differential equations by direct integration,
characteristic expression, integrating factor and change of variable.
Second Order Differential Equations
• Solution of second order differential equations including linear equations with constant
coefficient, homogeneous and simultaneous types by undetermined coefficients and
operator D methods. Solution in series. Engineering applications to the solution of
differential equations
Fourier Series
• Definition, full and half – range Fourier expansion. Double Fourier series.
Laplace Transforms
• Definition. Properties of Laplace Transforms. Methods of finding Laplace transforms.
Laplace transforms for special functions. Inverse Laplace transforms. Convolution
theorem. Engineering applications to the solution of differential equations.
Introduction to Vector Calculus:
Dot and cross product. Vector Functions. Divergence, gradient and curl.
Method of Teaching:
Lectures will aim to explain concepts through notes and examples in the class. Student
interaction would be encouraged to gage their understanding of the content. Tutorial sheets
will be given out on a weekly basis to reinforce the understanding of the material. Tutorials
will be done in class on selected questions.
The Course will use interactive lectures, course text, course notes/modules, hand-outs,
PowerPoint presentations, individual and group work.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES/METHODS
Assessment procedures used to test the students’ attainment of the learning outcomes are
outlined as follows:
Assessment 1
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 2
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 3
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 4
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Assignment
Time duration: Term
Assessment 5
Weighting: 50%
Assessment type: Final Exam
Time duration: 2-3 hour
Method of Teaching:
Lectures will aim to explain concepts through notes and examples in the class. Student
interaction would be encouraged to gage their understanding of the content. Tutorial sheets
will be given out on a weekly basis to reinforce the understanding of the material. Tutorials
will be done in class on selected questions.
The Unit will use interactive lectures, course text, course notes/modules, hand-outs,
PowerPoint presentations, individual and group work.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES/METHODS
Assessment procedures used to test the students’ attainment of the learning outcomes are
outlined as follows:
Assessment 1
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 2
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 3
Weighting: 15%
Assessment type: Quiz
Time duration: 1 hour
Assessment 4
Weighting: 10%
Assessment type: Assignment
Time duration: Term
Assessment 5
Weighting: 50%
Assessment type: Final Exam
Time duration: 2-3 hours
Course Code and Title : EMT 3206 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V
(Numerical Analysis)
No of Credits :4
No of Contact Hours : 3 Hours Lecture, 1 Hour Tutorial
Pre-Requisites : EMT1106, EMT 1206
Recommended Text : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th edition, 2011,
Palgrave Macmillan Publisher
Other Recommended Text : O’Neil, P. V. (2017). Advanced engineering
mathematics,8th edition, by Cengage Learning publisher
Course Description:
This course covers topics such as numerical methods for solving linear and nonlinear equations,
numerical differentiation and integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical solutions
of ordinary differential equations, and numerical solutions of partial differential equations. The
course also emphasizes the analysis of error and convergence of numerical methods, as well as
the implementation of algorithms using programming languages.
1. Numerical Approximation
Errors and Mistakes. Absolute and Relative Error. Order of Error. Error Propagation.
2. Solution of Analytic and Non-Analytic Functions.
Interval halving, Newton-Raphson method, Method of False Position
Appropriate programming for iteration.
Use of functions and subroutines to express and solve a problem. Order of convergence.
Practical Programming Session
3. Finite Difference Calculus
Forward, Backward and Central Differences. Numerical differentiation
Practical Programming Session
4. Interpolation and Extrapolation
Linear interpolation.
Newton-Gregory forward and Backward difference formulae. Gauss forward and
backward interpolation formulae.
Practical Programming Session
Lagrange interpolation formulae. Extrapolation.
Practical Programming Session
5. Numerical Integration
Trapezoidal and Simpson’s methods-their basis in straight-line and polynomial fits.
Programming and use of different elementary curve fits for integration.
Practical Programming Session
6. Series Solution: Differential Equations.
Solution in Series. Generation of recurrence relations. General computer generation and
operations on series.
Practical Programming Session
7. Relaxation Methods
Relaxation to solve Laplace and Poisson equations in two dimensions.
Practical Programming Session
8. General Revision