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Core Module Information
Module title: Foundation Mathematics GA
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE07402
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 or graphical calculators
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon 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
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
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. Tutorials begin in week 1.
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study - including reading lecture notes, thinking, discussing with peers, and 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 20 2 Week 4 HOURS= 2 hours An in-person class test covering mathematical foundations.
Class Test 20 1 Week 5 HOURS= 2 hours An in-person class test covering complex numbers.
Class Test 30 3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 2 hours An in-person class test covering calculus.
Class Test 30 5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2hours An in-person class test covering vectors and statistics.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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

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