Detailed module information
Module information on this degree can be found below, separated by year of study.
The module information below applies for the current academic year. The academic year runs from August to July; the 'current year' switches over at the end of July.
Students select optional courses subject to rules specified in the Mechanical Engineering Student Handbook, for example at most three Design and Business courses. Please note that numbers are limited on some optional courses and selection criteria will apply.
Mathematics and Computing 1
Module aims
This module develops key mathematical and computational skills relevant to the wider mechanical engineering programme.
Topics include vector algebra, real analysis, limits, curve sketching, series, applications of integration, complex analysis, functions of more than one variable, matrix algebra, second order ordinary differential equations, and vector calculus . Practical implementation through programming is studied to solve problems selected from the topic areas. These skills are in support of ME1, ME2, ME3 and ME4 modules.
ECTS: 15
Learning outcomes
Module syllabus
Vector algebra
Real analysis
Limits
Curve sketching
Series
Applications of integration
Complex analysis
Functions of more than one variable
Matrix algebra
Second order ordinary differential equations
Fourier series
Programming in python
Vector calculus
Numerical methods
Teaching methods
Allocation of study hours | |
Hours | |
Lectures | 80 |
Group teaching | 57 |
Lab/ practical | 16 |
Other scheduled | |
Independent study | 222 |
Placement | |
Total hours | 375 |
ECTS ratio | 25 |
Assessments
Assessment type | Assessment description | Weighting | Grading method | Pass mark | Must pass? |
Examination | 3 Hour exam | 80% | Numeric | 40% | Y |
Examination | Progress test | 4% | 40% | N | |
Coursework | Programming coursework 1 | 8% | 40% | N | |
Coursework | Programming coursework 2 | 8% | 40% | N |
Module leaders
Dr Daniel BalintDr Nicolas Cinosi