Module Details

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Title MATHEMATICS I FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Code MATH191
Coordinator Prof AE Faraggi
Mathematical Sciences
Alon.Faraggi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To bring students from varying backgrounds up to a common level in preparation for further modules in mathematics. To cover in detail the basic techniques of differential calculus,and provide an introduction to the theories of integral calculus, vectors, complex numbers and series.


Learning Outcomes

  Understand the notion of limits on an intuitive level

Differentiate functions using the product, quotient and chain rules

Understand various applications of the theory of differentiation, including Maclaurin series and Taylor series

Carry out simple calculations involving integration, vectors, complex numbers, and series


Syllabus

-        Functions and Graphs (9 lectures)

-        Differentiation and its Applications (12 lectures)

-        Integration (3lectures)

-        Vectors (3lectures)

-        Complex numbers (6 lectures)

-        Series (3 lectures)


Recommended Texts

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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

MATH192 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

Programme:H602 Year:1 Programme:H603 Year:1 Programme:H604 Year:1 Programme:H606 Year:1 Programme:H646 Year:1 Programme:H670 Year:1 Programme:H610 Year:1 Programme:H612 Year:1 Programme:H620 Year:1 Programme:H621 Year:1 Programme:H645 Year:1 Programme:H651 Year:1 Programme:H675 Year:1 Programme:H673 Year:1 Programme:GHK6 Year:1 Programme:HH66 Year:1 Programme:HGP4 Year:1 Programme:HG64 Year:1

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Written Exam  3 hours  First semester  90  Standard University Policy    Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Weekly assignments + class test All answers to section A and 3 questions from section B. A total of 55 marks is available in Section A. If you answer more than 3 questions from Section B, your best 3 answers will be taken in account  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework    First semester  10  None: exemption approved November 2007  University policy.  Assessment 1