CAPE1150 Engineering Mathematics
10 Credits Class Size: 180
Module manager: Dr M Dowker
Email: m.d.dowker@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
Admission to an undergraduate programme in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Mutually Exclusive
Module replaces
CAPE1040
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module provides the fundamental mathematical methods to solve engineering problems.
Objectives
To solve differentiation and integration problems.
To apply numerical techniques for solving algebraic and differential equations, and sets of equations.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Have a knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary for the analysis of, and to support applications of, key engineering principles and processes.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Technical/IT skills
b. Problem solving & analytical skills
Syllabus
Differentiation and Integration; Partial Differentiation; Complex numbers; Techniques of Integration and Numerical Integration; First and second order differential equations; Partial differential equations; Applications.
Methods of Assessment
We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.
Assessment for this module will consist of;
Maximum 1 Coursework
Maximum 1 Exam
Teaching Methods
Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
Lectures |
11 |
2 |
22 |
seminars |
11 |
1 |
11 |
Private study hours |
67 |
Total Contact hours |
33 |
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Opportunities for formative feedback include in-class discussions, polling/quizzes during lectures and tutorial problems.
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/22/2024
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