Core Module Information
Module title: Advanced Mathematics

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: ELE09115
Module leader: Vladimir Bratov
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module ELE08103] Intermediate Mathematics A

Description of module content:

This module will consist of 6 main topics:1. Consolidation of knowledge of calculus; introduction to vector calculus.2. Consolidation of the knowledge of calculus;solving ordinary differential equations.3. Understanding the character and application of Laplace Transforms 4. Definition and character of the Fourier Series, and their application.5. Understanding the nature of partial differential equations and their solution.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Use vector calculus - divergence. gradient and curl.

LO2: Construct Laplace transforms, identify their inverses, and apply this to engineering problems.

LO3: Solve first and second order ordinary differential equations using various techniques.

LO4: Construct Fourier series of a given function.

LO5: Understand the concept of a Partial Differential Equation and use the method of separation of variables.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Vladimir Bratov
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 36 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 36 TUTORIAL
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 126 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 4 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 Report
Class Test 20 2~3 Week 7 HOURS= 1 Class Test
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Advanced Mathematics