Unit Information
This is the second of the two units that cover the basic mathematics requirements of engineering degree programmes. It comprises four elements: Vector Calculus, Applied Statistics, and Linear Systems & Partial Differential Equations.
Unit aims: To enhance and develop the student's understanding of and ability to use the language of mathematics in engineering problems.
Your learning on this unit
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
understand basic principles of vector calculus
be able to apply vector calculus methods to problems in engineering
understand and apply transform methods to engineering problems
be able to classify simple partial differential equations, and understand the different qualitative behaviour of their solutions
be able to apply elementary techniques to solve simple partial differential equations
appreciate the importance of the real world of applied statistics
be able to formulate hypothesis tests, and understand their use for making inferences and obtaining confidence intervals,
use applied statistics techniques such as goodness of fit, correlation and regression for simple data and models
