ENGEN101-20A (TGA)

Engineering Mathematics 1A

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Chanelle Gavin

Chanelle Gavin
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TCBD.4.02
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chanelle.gavin@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ajit Pal Singh

Ajit Pal Singh
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TCBD.4.02
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ajitpal.singh@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: maria.admiraal@waikato.ac.nz
: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz
: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The paper consists of two parts.

  • A review of topics from level 3 calculus of importance to engineers.
  • A brief introduction to linear algebra.
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Paper Structure

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This course has four lectures and one tutorial per week. Each week one of the lectures will have a small in class assessment associated with it relating to the material taught in the week. This in class assessment contributes a small amount towards the final grade for the course, see below.

Students should also attend the weekly tutorial as this is an opportunity to ask questions specifically about the assignments and to get extra help with the course content.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Demonstrate Understanding
    • Understand the mathematical concepts in the topics covered to a basic level
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  • Recognise Engineering applications
    • Recognise how these ideas can be applied in an engineering context.
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  • Solve Problems
    • Utilise appropriate tools and techniques in the solution of problems
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Assessment

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The assessment mark will consist of :

TWO Tests each worth 15% for a total of 30%.

  • Tuesday 7 April - 6:30 pm - TCBD.2.08
  • Tuesday 26 May 6:30 pm - TCBD.2.08

If a test is missed due to illness or other good reason, the lecturer must be notified as soon as practicable. Appropriate documentation (for example a medical certificate issued by a doctor) must be supplied. Should the reason be accepted an estimated grade for the missed work will be used. The estimated grade will be based on results in other assessments including the final examination and on the distribution of grades in the missed assessment.

A in class assessment worth 5%

  • There will be 12 in class assessments and the best 10 marks will be counted.
  • The best 10 out of 12 policy is intended to allow students to miss one or two assesments due to illness or other good reason without requiring us to process medical certificates. Where serious illness may cause a more prolonged absence, please consult the lecturer.

A tutorial component of 15%

  • There will be 11 tutorial based assignments of which only the best 9 marks will be counted. Assignments should be your own work and copying may lead to referral to the university disciplinary committee.
  • The best 9 out of 11 policy is intended to allow students to miss one or two assignments due to illness or other good reason without requiring us to process medical certificates. Where serious illness may cause a more prolonged absence, please consult the lecturer.

The FINAL EXAM worth 50%.

  • In order to pass this paper with an unrestricted grade (Grade C- or better) you must get an overall total of 50% or greater, and ALSO at least 40% in the final exam.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Best 10 of 12 in class assessments
5
2. Best 9 of 11 assignments
15
3. Test 1
7 Apr 2020
6:30 PM
15
4. Test 2
26 May 2020
6:30 PM
15
5. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Engineering Mathematics, K. A. Stroud (with Dexter J. Booth), 7th Edition, Industrial Press, Inc
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Recommended Readings

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“Elementary Linear Algebra”, Applications Version, 11th Edition by Anton and Rorres, Wiley.

Schaum’s Outlines ‘Calculus’ (6th Edn), Ayres & Mendelson, McGraw-Hill. (Soft cover).

"Modern Engineering Mathematics", 5th Edition by Glyn James, Pearson (2015) (available as an e-book via the library).

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Other Resources

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A standard scientific calculator is needed for tests and examinations. Graphing and CAS calculators are not permitted.

Octave is a free (GPL ) implementation of MATLAB which we encourage students to download and play with. Matlab is specifically designed to carry out matrix calculations. You can search for it online. Links for download will also appear on Moodle.

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Online Support

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The Moodle page for this paper is the main forum for notices and information about the course. The gradebook for this paper can be accessed through Moodle. It is your responsibility to check your marks are correctly entered.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

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Workload

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The are 5 contact hours each week consisting of 4 lectures, and 1 tutorial. Also students should spend an additional 5 hours per week in study doing assignments and reading the text. Additional time should be spent in preparation during study week and in tests and exams. Altogether students should expect to commit 150 hours across the semester for this paper. Students who are not well prepared may need more.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: Any one of MATHS165, MATHS166, MATH165, MATH166, CAFS004 or FOUND007, or 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA Calculus; or equivalent.

Corequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MATH101, MATHS101, ENGG184, ENGEN184

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