Appendix A2

Module Specication of the

Examination of Appendix 1
Aims
Consolidate core mathematical skills required in a specied range of rst year engineering programmes.
Establish a rm foundation for further study of mathematics.
Content
1. Numbers and Algebra
Arithmetic operations; mathematical conventions and notations for numbers; estimation and the effect of
errors. Arithmetic for algebraic expressions and polynomials; factorisation; rational functions; solution
of quadratic equations; binomial expansion for integer powers.
2. Functions
Odd and even functions; solution of linear and quadratic inequalities; function composition and inverse;
summing simple series; binomial theorem; exponentials and logarithms.
3. Trigonometry and Geometry
Radians; denition and use of trigonometric functions and their graphs. Pythagorean identities; com-
pound angle formulae. Cartesian co-ordinate systems; equations of a line and circle.
4. Introductory Calculus
Concept of derivative; differentiation of elementary functions; application to critical points; sum, product,
quotient and chain rule. Concept of integration; integration of elementary functions; substitution and
integration by parts. The denite integral.
Module outcomes Knowledge and Understanding: as dened in the summary of content.
Intellectual skills: Be able to prove and or use selected results/topics from the content.
Professional/Subject-Specic Skills: See above.
Pre-requisites
A-Level Mathematics (Grade E ) or equivalent
Method of assessment
Continuous assessment: 20%
Examination (1.5 hours): 80%
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