MATH7021 - Maths for Civil Engineering

Module Details

Module Code: MATH7021
Title: Maths for Civil Engineering
Long Title: Mathematics for Civil Engineering
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4610 - Mathematics
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers: linear systems; the methods of undetermined coefficients, and Laplace transforms, for the solution of linear differential equations; multiple integrals.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Formulate and solve linear systems using matrix methods.
LO2 Use both the methods of undetermined coefficients and of Laplace transforms to solve differential equations.
LO3 Solve systems of differential equations.
LO4 Evaluate double and triple integrals.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
10145 MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Linear Systems
Linear systems including those arising from truss systems and network flows. Gaussian Elimination. Partial Pivoting. The Jacobi Method for solving heat distribution problems.
Differential Equations
Solution of second order linear differential equations using the method of undetermined coefficients. Laplace transforms. The inverse Laplace transform via table look-up and partial fraction expansions. Solution of first and second order differential equations. Solution of 2x2 systems of linear differential equations.
Multiple Integrals
Development and evaluation of double integrals over rectangular and circular regions. Applications to include mass of a non-homogeneous solid, centroids, and second moment of area about an axis. Development and evaluation of triple integrals over boxes and cylinders.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Short report utilising software such as Microsoft Excel to assist in applying Gaussian elimination to linear systems. To include truss systems.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Short written project investigating various differential equations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of syllabus material Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Based on exercises Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material, completion of exercises Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Based on exercises Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • K A Stroud, Dexter J Booth. (2013), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th. Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, [ISBN: 9781137031204].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Dennis G. Zill, Warren S. Wright, Michael R. Cullen. (2011), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 4th. Jones and Bartlett, Sudbury, Mass, [ISBN: 9780763779665].
  • Steven C. Chapra, Raymond P. Canale. (2010), Numerical Methods for Engineers, 6th. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, [ISBN: 9780071267595].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 6 Elective
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 6 Elective