Undergraduate Course: Mathematics for Elec/Mech Eng 3 (MATH08033)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering |
| Course website |
https://info.maths.ed.ac.uk/teaching.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Ordinary differential equations, including applications in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; linear differential equations (including complex exponential methods); Laplace transforms and applications; matrices and introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Standard Fourier series, half range sine and cosine series, complex form; applications to square and saw-tooth wave forms and interpretation. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB, Lecture Theatre A |
| Additional information |
Tutorials: Tu at 0900 and 1000 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Mathematics for Elec/Mech Eng 3 | 1:30 | Nil. No YAF | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | nil. No YAF. | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. An ability to solve important classes of first- and second-order differential equation problems.
2. An ability to interpret solutions and draw conclusions from them.
3.A competence in using Laplace transform tables, including the shift theorems, with ability to solve initial value problems for ODEs.
4. Familiarity with methods for treating coupled sets of ODEs, including methods using matrix algebra.
5. An understanding of eigenvalues, eigenvectors and their importance -- e.g. in analysing coupled vibrations.
6.An ability to determine Fourier series for some basic periodic functions, with some appreciation of how a series converges to a periodic waveform.
7. A basic understanding of the complex Fourier series. |
Assessment Information
| Coursework: 15%; Degree Examination: 85% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
me3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jacques Vanneste
Tel: (0131 6)50 6483
Email: J.Vanneste@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Gillian Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 5085
Email: G.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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