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Core Module Information
Module title: Intermediate Mathematics A
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE08103
Module leader: Kevin Hughes Jr
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:

This module builds on Foundation Mathematics, and develops further mathematical knowledge and skills, as well as introducing programming for applied mathematics. You will learn further logical, analytical, and mathematical computation skills, and will complement your other modules.Specific content covered includes: matrices and matrix algebra; further calculus including partial differentiation for functions of several variables; first-order ordinary differential equations; sequences and series, and; probability and the normal distribution.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Perform operations of matrix algebra, including computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

LO2: Perform more complex differentiation and use partial differentiation in evaluating stationary points.

LO3: Demonstrate familiarity with elementary concepts of sequences and series, including applying the Binomial Theorem and computing MacLaurin series for simple functions.

LO4: Solve first order differential equations with applications to Engineering problems.

LO5: Apply basic laws of probability, including the normal distribution, to Engineering problems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, 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: Kevin Hughes Jr
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Lectures covering course content - lecture notes, examples, background and context.
Face To Face Tutorial 30 Tutorials and practical sessions where students work on exercise sheets, supported by tutors.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 2 Hour Centrally Time Tabled Examination covering learning outcomes 3,4 and 5
Online Guided independent study 138 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
Report 50 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2-4 hours Assessed exercise sheet covering LO1 and LO2 - matrices and calculus - containing a combination of elementary and more-involved exercises.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Hours 2 Hour Centrally Time Tabled Examination covering learning outcomes 3,4 and 5
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Intermediate Mathematics A
 

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