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 |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2016-17 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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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. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Understand the notion of limits on an intuitive level |
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Differentiate functions using the product, quotient and chain rules |
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Understand various applications of the theory of differentiation, including Maclaurin series and Taylor series |
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Carry out simple calculations involving integration, vectors, complex numbers, and series |
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Syllabus |
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- 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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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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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 |
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| 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) |
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| Coursework | First semester | 10 | None: exemption approved November 2007 | University policy. | Assessment 1 | |