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Core Module Information
Module title: Foundation Mathematics (Graduate Apprentices)
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE07112
Module leader: Kevin Hughes Jr
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

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Description of module content:

This module will consist of 6 main topics:
1. Complex numbers in Cartesian, Polar and Exponential forms
2. Foundation Mathematics including algebra, functions and their graphs
3. Concept of differentiation involving product, quotient and chain rules
4. Indefinite and definite integrals with engineering applications
5. Solving engineering problems involving scalar and vector products
6. Descriptive Statistics using a graphical calculator or software
Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: manipulate complex numbers;
LO2: simplify algebraic expressions and rearrange formulae which involve indices and logarithms;
LO3: use trigonometry ratios and identities and apply wave functions;
LO4: perform basic differentiation and integration including engineering applications;
LO5: express vectors in three dimensions. Solve engineering problems using scalar and vector products;
LO6: interpret and communicate information from a set of data.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kevin Hughes Jr
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 36
Face To Face Tutorial 36
Independent Learning Guided independent study 128
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Class Test 20 1 4 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Class Test 20 2 AND 3 6 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Class Test 30 4 9 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0
Class Test 30 5 AND 6 14/15 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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