Module overview
Engineers use mathematics to describe and analyse real‑world problems. This module helps you build confidence with the foundations of engineering maths. It introduces functions, algebra, trigonometry, and graphs to prepare you for later topics like calculus, modelling, and system analysis. You will begin to recognise patterns, understand how quantities relate, and see how maths explains engineering systems. With a solid grasp of these fundamentals, you can focus more on engineering ideas, supporting your understanding and progress across your other modules.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The mathematical methods within algebra, trigonometry and vectors which are the foundation of mathematics for Engineering and Physics
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar problems
- Manage your own learning
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate mathematical methods to solve abstract and real-world problems.
- Show confidence in manipulating mathematical expressions, setting up and solving equations and constructing simple proofs
Syllabus
Revision: Revision of numerical & algebraic skills.
Equations and Polynomials:
Set up and solve linear simultaneous equations in two and three unknowns using substitution and elimination.
Set up and solve quadratic equations using factorisation and formula.
Use discriminant of a quadratic equation to determine number and type of roots.
Set up and solve pairs of simultaneous equations where one is linear and one is quadratic.
Use the remainder theorem to find unknown coefficients for polynomials.
Factorise and find any real roots of polynomials using the remainder theorem.
Solution of linear and quadratic inequalities.
Indices and Logarithms:
Understand rational indices (positive, negative & zero) including indices expressed as fractions and use them to simplify algebraic expressions.
Be able to express a number in the form x10n where {x:1x
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Learning activities include
• Individual work on examples, supported by tutorial/workshop sessions/extra support sessions.
• Elements of the coursework module GENG0015, may support your learning in this module.
Teaching methods include
• Lectures, supported by example sheets.
• Tutorials/Workshops/Maths support sessions.
• Printed notes available through Blackboard and/or through your module lecturer.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Follow-up work | 23 |
| Completion of assessment task | 20 |
| Workshops | 36 |
| Lecture | 36 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 35 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
External repeat students will have marks carried forward from the previous year for tests (5%), and therefore exam will contribute 95% of total assessment.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External