Core Module Information
Module title: Mathematical Methods I GA

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: ELE07410
Module leader: Firdaus Muhammad Sukki
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module ELE07402] Foundation Mathematics GA

Description of module content:

In this module, you will build a strong foundation in key mathematical techniques essential for engineering and scientific applications. You will explore advanced calculus, including implicit and parametric differentiation, hyperbolic functions, and integration methods, with a focus on real-world engineering problems. You will also learn how to solve ordinary differential equations, work with probability and the normal distribution, and apply series expansions such as Binomial, Maclaurin, and Taylor series to approximate complex functions. Additionally, you will develop your understanding of matrices and determinants, including solving systems of equations and applying these concepts in practical contexts. Throughout the module, you will strengthen your problem-solving, analytical, and computational skills, all of which are vital for tackling complex challenges in various fields of study.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply differentiation and integration techniques.

LO2: Perform operations on matrices.

LO3: Use the laws of probability and applying the normal distribution.

LO4: Use series to approximate functions.

LO5: Solve ordinary differential equations.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ELE07110 / ELE07410 Mathematical models I