Engineering Mathematics 1 (H1033)
Engineering Mathematics 1
Module H1033
Module details for 2027/28.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Full Module Description
This module develops core mathematical methods that are essential for engineering analysis, blending theory with practical computation using industry-standard tools such as MATLAB. You will explore complex numbers, vectors, matrices and the eigenstructure of linear systems. The module builds strong foundations in differential and integral calculus, including multivariable calculus and partial derivatives, and extends integration techniques to real engineering problems using surface, volume and line integrals. Throughout this module, mathematical concepts are reinforced through engineering applications and computational solutions.
Module Topics
Complex Numbers, vectors, matrices, eigenvectors and eigenvalues of a matrix, differential calculus, calculus of several variables, partial Derivatives, Jacobian, integration techniques and applications, surface and volume integrals, line, surface and volume integrals involving vectors.
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3.
Module learning outcomes
Apply knowledge of linear algebra to solve problems.
Apply knowledge of differential and integral calculus to solve engineering problems.
Utilise computational tools to solve mathematical and engineering problems.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Problem Set | Autumn Semester Week 8 Tue 16:00 | 20.00% |
| Software Exercise | Autumn Semester Week 11 Wed 16:00 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333333333 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00010100010 |
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