Engineering Mathematics 1B (H1034Z)
Engineering Mathematics 1B
Module H1034Z
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Understand the system of linear equations and some central concepts of linear algebra and be able to solve the system of linear equations.
Understand the matrix algebra and be able to perform algebraic operations with matrices and the invertible matrix theorem for square matrix. Apply the properties to obtain the geometric interpretation of the determinants
Be able to understand the definitions of vector space, subspace and linearly independent sets and calculate the dimension of a vector space and rank and have an appreciation of their applications in engineering analysis.
Be able to understand the basic concepts of eigenvectors and eigenvalues and dissect the action of a linear transformation into elements that are easily visualized. Apply the diagonalization of a symmetric matrix and orthogonality and Least Squares, calculate the quadratic forms of matrices.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Summer Vacation Week 3 Fri 08:40 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | VACATION Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 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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