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AR20526: Engineering mathematics and computation 2

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 50%, EXOB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Numerical tool code and summary (CW 50%)
  • Engineering maths and computation examination (EXOB 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Select and apply advanced mathematical techniques to model and solve engineering problems. (K1)
  • Generate computational tools to aid the solution of complex engineering problems. (K1,I1)
  • Apply numerical methods for analysis and design. (K1,I1)



Synopsis: Develop your knowledge and understanding of advanced mathematical techniques and their application in computer programming for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems.

Content: Analytical and numerical methods for solving differential equations in various engineering contexts.
Basic engineering statistics and probability.
Parametric modelling and computational optimisation.

Course availability:

AR20526 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB11 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AKB11 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AFB12 : BEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AKB12 : BEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AFM11 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AKM11 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AFM12 : MEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering (Year 2)
  • UEAR-AKM12 : MEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 2)

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