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Engineering Mathematics 1A (H1033Z)

Engineering Mathematics 1A

Module H1033Z

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module learning outcomes

Understand how to manipulate vector-valued functions and motion in space and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis.

Understand how to perform differential and integral calculus on more than one variable and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis.

Be able to apply differential and integral multivariate calculus to the evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals and have an appreciation of the applications in engineering analysis.

Be able to apply vector integral calculus and discuss their mathematical consequences and physical applications. Understand the theorems of vector calculus to generalized versions of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis.

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSemester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 00:4080.00%
Coursework20.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetPS2 Week 1 50.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 7 50.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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