Engineering Mathematics (10087.3)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Engineering Mathematics
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
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: matrices, functions, complex numbers, limits and continuity (including sequences and series), differentiation and integration. 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 everyday 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. This unit may be co-taught with Engineering Mathematics G (10090).

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of matrices, functions, differentiation and integration;
2. Solve basic engineering problems using pen and paper in simple situations, and computers in some more complicated ones;
3. Recognise the power of mathematical modelling and analysis; and
4. Analyse and solve 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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

8225 Engineering Mathematics 2 and 10090 Engineering Mathematics G.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Year 12 mathematics.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Required Textbooks:

  • John Bird, Higher Engineering Mathematics, ISBN 978-1-138-67357-1
  • Holly Moore, Matlab for Engineers, ISBN: 978-1-292-23120-4
  • Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, ISBN: 978-1-292-08073-4


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

Special assessment requirements.

The EM unit uses both formative and summative forms of assessment. Students are required to satisfactorily complete a number of assignments and assessable items and to perform satisfactorily in the final assessment. Specifications for the assignments and requirements for satisfactory completion are given on the EM unit website on Canvas (LearnOnline).

Assignments are meant to be individual work, although talking a problem over with another student or tutor is considered one reasonable way of learning. However, the actual assignment submission must be your own work. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the University's Student Conduct Rules (http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/conduct). Experience has shown that students who do not do their own work are unlikely to pass the unit.

Assignment submissions will be assessed for addressing the specific requirements of each assignment, as stated in the assignment descriptions. All assessment items will receive a numerical mark, which together in their entirety define a student's final grade and mark as outlined in section 5a.

Responsibility for understanding

If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should
contact the unit Convener or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.

Final Grade and Mark

To obtain a particular grade in this unit it is necessary that there are no outstanding submissions at the end of Week 13. All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items as follows:

Final grade = (Test_1 mark + Test_2 mark +Test_3 mark +Test_4 mark) x 0.15 + (Assignment_1 mark  + Assignment_2 mark) x 0.20   (note that the marks for each assessment are scaled to 100 before performing this calculation)

To be awarded a particular grade in EM, students must meet all the requirements listed below. That is, all grades are conditional upon the following minimum requirements:

Grade

Numerical Score

Fail

49% or less of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Pass

50-64% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Credit

65-74% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Distinction

75-84% of combined weighted score of all assessment item

High Distinction

85-100% of combined weighted score of all assessment item

The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally (either online or face to face) on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.

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

Activities Hours
Weekly lectures 24
Weekly tutorials/labs 22
Preparation for assessments 48
Weekly study commitments 56
Total 150

Participation requirements

Your participation in all 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. Experience has shown that students who do not attend the classes (either online or face to face) will have difficulty in passing the subject.

Required IT skills

It is assumed that the student has basic understanding of computers.

In-unit costs

Textbook (hard copy or online) and Scientific calculator.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not applicable to this unit.

Additional information

Foundation of Unit

This unit provides an introduction of fundamental technical concepts in the area of Engineering Mathematics as well as an overview of basic programming concepts in Matlab.

Provision of information to the group

Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website.  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly.  The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).

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