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Core Module Information
Module title: Foundation Mathematics
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE07102
Module leader: Chris Guiver
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Aims and objectives: To teach the basic topics of engineering mathematics. You will gain familiarity with foundational applied/engineering mathematics concepts, including revision of concepts which are expected to be known from school or college. You will develop or refresh your mathematical fluency, solidify your grasp of these concepts, and be brought to a common level. In additional to the mathematical content, you will learn to reason mathematically, solve problems, and write mathematics in a clear and logical manner.Content from: This module comprises four main topics:1. Foundation Mathematics including algebra, functions and their graphs2. Complex numbers in Cartesian, Polar and Exponential forms3. An introduction to vectors, assisted by suitable software4. Basic concepts from calculus, namely differentiation and integration, with engineering applications
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate competence with basic mathematical algebraic and arithmetic operations, including rearranging formulae and being conversant with logarithmic-, exponential- and trigonometric-functions.

LO2: Manipulate complex numbers in Cartesian, Polar and Exponential form.

LO3: Demonstrate competence expressing and manipulating vectors in Cartesian and Polar Form, and have a basic understanding of the use of computer programming in a suitable language to perform these operations.

LO4: Perform basic differentiation and integration including engineering applications.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Chris Guiver
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures covering course content - lecture notes, examples, background and context.
Face To Face Tutorial 22 Tutorials and practical sessions where students work on exercise sheets, supported by tutors. Some of these sessions will be computer labs. This session will run in revision week.
Online Guided independent study 158 Guided independent study - including reading lecture notes, thinking, discussing with peers, working on exercises. This also includes the expected time to prepare (revise) and submit assessments away from classes, over the course of the module.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~2 Week 5 HOURS= 2 hours An assessed set of exercises, with MCQ and data entry parts, using the online NUMBAS platform, and covering LO1 and LO2.It is an open-book and take-away assessment in that students have one-week to complete and submit their solutions.
Class Test 50 3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hour In-person, timed class test covering LO3 and LO4 on vectors and calculus, respectively.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ELE07102/ELE07402 Foundation Mathematics
 

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