Course Title: Introduction to Engineering Mathematics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Engineering Mathematics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MATH2395	City Campus	Undergraduate	171H School of Science	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024
MATH2395	City Campus	Undergraduate	171H School of Science	Internet	Sem 2 2020

Course Coordinator: Dr Michael Nyblom

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2189

Course Coordinator Email: michael.nyblom@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 15.4.18

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

This course is a requirement for students who have completed VCE Further Mathematics or equivalent, but who have not completed either VCE Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths. The learning outcomes of this course will prepare students for Engineering Mathematics Fundamentals and shall include introductions to: Graphing; Functions; Differential & Integral Calculus; Matrices and Complex Numbers. The course will also provide clear contextualised examples of how and why mathematics is such an integral aspect of effective engineering design. This course satisfies prerequisite requirements for Engineering Mathematics which is a program requirement for the flexible first year program.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) BH117 Bachelor of Geospatial Science Honours, BH126 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering plans ending in P23 and specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Biomedical; Mechanical; Electronic and Computer Systems; Electrical; Sustainable Systems; Civil & Infrastructure; Aerospace; Chemical; and Environmental Engineering and associated double degrees:

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges. 
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for all other Bachelor of Engineering plans specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Biomedical; Mechanical; Electronic and Computer Systems; Electrical; Sustainable Systems; Civil & Infrastructure; Aerospace; Chemical; and Environmental Engineering and associated double degrees:

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of the role of mathematics in engineering design;   
2. Apply the core mathematical skills such as arithmetic, algebraic manipulation, elementary geometry and trigonometry to a range of problems;
3. Utilise techniques of integral and differential calculus to formulate and solve problems;
4. Recognise the properties of the common mathematical functions (polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, inverse trigonometric) and their combinations commonly found in engineering applications;
5. Formulate and solve differential equations;
6. Recognise the properties of matrices and apply matrices to the solution of system of linear equations. 

Overview of Learning Activities

Key concepts and their application will be explained and illustrated (with examples) in  lectures. Regular Question and Answer sessions through Collaborate Ultra will help build your capacity to solve problems, encourage you to think critically and analytically and provide feedback on your academic progress. An initial Online Quiz will help to identify those students with insufficient maths background. Those students identified as having insufficient maths skills will be referred to the Study and Learning Center for additional assistance, once their background in algebra has been improved the students can retake the quiz. In addition four authentic assignments will consolidate your problem-solving skills and knowledge of the topics presented in class. Set problems will also provide a focus for private study. 

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

A Library Guide is available at http://rmit.libguides.com/mathstats.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Online Diagnostic Quiz (Algebra) Quiz (Algebra)
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 2: Written assessment (logarithmic equations and Algebra of functions)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Written assessment (Systems of linear equations, Matrix algebra)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 4: Written assessment (Differential and Integral Calculus)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.