Engineering Mathematics (10087.2)

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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit aims to provide students with the mathematical knowledge and skills that are needed to support their concurrent and subsequent engineering studies. The unit includes the following topics: introduction to classical geometry, its logic and methods; analytical geometry including vectors and linear spaces; maps, matrices and matrix algebra; linear systems and Gauss method; and introduction to complex numbers. The unit provides students with a sound knowledge of mathematical principles and ideas in software engineering. It also provides the students with the mathematical skills for every day engineering practice. In addition, the unit promotes and strengthens important generic skills, such as communication, analysis and inquiry, problem solving, independent and group working, and professionalism and social responsibility.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of classical and analytical geometry, linear algebra and number theory;
2. Compute in classical and analytical geometry and linear algebra using pen and paper in simple situations, and computers in some more complicated ones;
3. Recognise the power of mathematical modelling and analysis;
4. Analyse and solve contemporary problems of both theoretical and practical importance.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

8225 Engineering Mathematics 2

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Year 12 mathematics.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Required Textbooks:
Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, ISBN: 978-1-292-08073-4
Holly Moore, Matlab for Engineers, ISBN: 978-1-292-23120-4


Useful Texts Include:
Gary K. Rockswold (2017), Algebra and Trigonometry with Modeling & Visualization, 6/E
Margaret L. Lial, (2016) College Algebra, 12/E
Stroud, K.A. (1995) Engineering Mathematics.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items.
To be awarded a particular grade in Engineering Mathematics, students must meet the overall requirements, the assignment requirement and the exam requirement in the table below.
All grades are conditional upon the following minimum requirements:

  • Minimum 50% on the assignment, and
  • Minimum 40% on the exam paper and
  • Minimum 50% overall.

The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work and modify student's grade accordingly.

The grade cut-offs will be:

Grade Requirement
High Distinction (HD) Final Mark >= 85
Distinction (DI) Final Mark >= 75
Credit (CR) Final Mark >= 65
Pass (P) Final Mark >= 50
Fail (NX) Final Mark < 50

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Weekly lectures (2 hours/week; 11 times) 22 hours
Weekly tutorials/labs (2 hours/week; 11 times) 22 hours
Preparation for assessments 22 hours
Weekly study commitments (5 hours/week; 12 times) 60 hours
Prepartion for exam 22 hours
Exam 2 hours
Total 150 hours

Participation requirements

Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

All students are assumed to be able to:

  • Read and print documents on the unit website
  • Communicate using email.
  • Use their own scientific calculator.
  • Produce small pieces of code.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None