MATH06101 2019 Mathematics 202H
A geometric approach to vectors, matrices and vector fields and their applications to forces and velocities in three dimensions.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Find the scalar and cross product of vectors with applications including the projection of vectors, angles, areas, volumes and angular velocity
Find the vector equations of lines and planes in three dimensions
Determine the linear independence of vectors with geometric interpretation
Find linear transformations and isometries as matrix operations including rotation and reflection. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Calculate the radial and tangential components of rotating systems
Calculate the gradient of a scalar field and the divergence and curl of a vector field
Indicative Syllabus
Vector algebra, addition and subtraction, scalar multiplication, triangle law for addition.
Scalar product and cross product of vectors with applications including the projection of vectors, angles, areas, volumes and angular velocity
Find the vector equations of lines and planes in three dimensions
Linear Independence of vectors, vector spaces, basis, dimension and rank
Linear transformations and isometries as matrix operations, including rotations, reflections and dilations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Calculus of vector functions and vector fields and applications (including coriolis force)
Calculate the gradient of a scalar field and the divergence and curl of a vector field
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Module Resources
K.A. Stroud: "Engineering Mathematics", any edition
K.A. Stroud: "Further Engineering Mathematics", any edition
www.mathcentre.ac.uk
www.khanacademy.org
IT Sligo Maths Support Centre