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Core Module Information
Module title: Intermediate Mathematics A (GA)
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE08403
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: This module builds the upon the fundamental engineering mathematics content and analytic/computational skills developed in Foundation Mathematics. Students will gain familiarity and competence with further core applied/engineering mathematics concepts, and their use in solving problems. These skills will serve as a critical toolkit for tackling complex problems in their engineering/mathematical studies and future careers. Content from: 1. Matrices and their algebra. 2 Calculus, including that of functions of several variables. 3. First-order differential equations and methods for their solution. 4. Sequences and series, and their engineering uses. 5. Introduction to 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: Chris Guiver
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 22 Tutorials and practical sessions where students work on exercise sheets, supported by tutors. Tutorials begin in week 1.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 2 Hour Centrally Time Tabled Examination covering all learning outcomes
Online Guided independent study 154 Guided independent study - including reading lecture notes, thinking, discussing with peers, and working on exercises.
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures covering course content - lecture notes, examples, background and context. Classes begin in week 1.
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 25 1~2 Week 5 HOURS= 1 hour Class Test on matrix algebra and calculus
Class Test 25 3~4 Week 9 HOURS= 1 hour Class Test on Series and First Order Differential Equations.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination covering all LOs
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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Intermediate Mathematics A (GA)
 

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