Engineering Mathematics G (10090.3)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Engineering Mathematics G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-Campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Graduate Level 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 (10087).

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand basic concepts of matrices, functions, differentiation and integration; and explain their intuitive meanings to their peers;
2. Carry out the basic techniques and algorithms of matrices, functions, differentiation and integration; using pen and paper in simple situations, a computer in some more complicated ones; and
3. Apply the techniques and algorithms to solve problems and to mathematically model simple applications from engineering, science, finance and other areas.


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

10087 Engineering Mathematics.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 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

Assignments + Exam

Pass

Minimum 50% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Credit

Minimum 65% combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Distinction

Minimum 75% combined weighted score of all assessment item

High Distinction

Minimum 85% 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 assessable component of the unit and adjust grades/marks accordingly (including the final mark/grade).

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Activities Hours
Weekly lectures 24
Weekly tutorials/labs 12
Preparation for assessments 48
Weekly study commitments 66
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.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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