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Module title: Foundation Mathematics (Graduate Apprentices)
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE07112
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. Students will gain familiarity with foundational applied/engineering mathematics concepts, including revision of concepts which are expected to be known from school or college. Students will solidify their grasp of these concepts, be brought to a common level, as well as refresh and sharpen up their mathematical ability.Content from: This module will consist of 6 main topics:1. Complex numbers in Cartesian, Polar and Exponential forms2. Foundation Mathematics including algebra, functions and their graphs3. Concept of differentiation involving product, quotient and chain rules4. Indefinite and definite integrals with engineering applications5. Solving engineering problems involving scalar and vector products6. Descriptive Statistics assisted by suitable software
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. Classes begin in week 1.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials and practical sessions where students work on exercise sheets, supported by tutors. Classes begin in week 1.
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study - including reading lecture notes, thinking, discussing with peers, working on exercises.
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 9 HOURS= 2 hour 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

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