ENGEN101-20B (HAM)

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)

Stephen Joe

Stephen Joe
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stephen.joe@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: maria.admiraal@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: alista.fow@waikato.ac.nz

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 four parts.

  • Some foundational material in Mathematics.
  • An introduction to calculus from an engineering perspective.
  • An introduction to linear algebra.
  • Complex numbers.
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Paper Structure

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Each week students should

  • Watch the pre-recorded lectures online.
  • Either attend in person the weekly workshop if you are resident in Hamilton or participate online if you are not resident in Hamilton.
  • Either attend in person a weekly one hour tutorial if you are signed up for one or participate in the online tutorial if you are signed up for this. (The online tutorial is intended for students not resident in Hamilton during the trimester.)
  • Put in at least 5 additional hours of study.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course 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 overall assessment mark will be made up of :

TWO Tests during the teaching trimester each worth 20% for a total of 40%.

  • Starting on Tuesday 18 August
  • Starting on Tuesday 6 October

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 test and on the distribution of grades in the missed assessment.

A workshop grade worth 10%

  • There will be 12 workshops and the best 10 will be counted. This is an in-class assessment in which group work is encouraged.
  • The best (n-2) out of n policy is intended to allow students to miss one or two workshops 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 10 tutorial-based assignments and the best 8 assignments will be counted. Assignments should be your own work and copying may lead to referral to the University's Student Discipline Committee.
  • The best (n-2) out of n 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 TEST worth 35% which is compulsory.

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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. Workshops
10
  • Other: Hand-in during Friday workshop or submit online
2. Assignments
15
  • Other: Hand-in instructions are given below.
3. Test 1
20
  • Other: Online through Moodle
4. Test 2
20
  • Other: Online through Moodle
5. Final Test
35
  • Other: Online through Moodle
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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 some of the assessment work.

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 paper. Assignments are posted on Moodle. The Gradebook for this paper can also be accessed through Moodle. It is your responsibility to check your marks are correctly entered.

Panopto will be used for the recorded lectures. It is expected that Zoom will be used for interactive sessions.

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Workload

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There are nominally five class hours each week consisting of the weekly lecture recordings, workshop and 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 for the tests. Altogether, students should expect to commit 150 hours across the trimester 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)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MATH101, MATHS101, ENGG184, ENGEN184

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