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421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2

Credit points: 7.1

Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. R. L. Hughes

Prerequisite: Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A or 2.1B (or equivalent)

Contact: 26 hours of lectures and 13 hours of tutorials

Timetable: Second semester

Objectives:

On completion of this course students should have:

• a firm grasp of the important concept of a vector with particular emphasis on its manipulation and use in conjunction with calculus
• a knowledge of Fourier and Laplace Transforms which are essential to the understanding of the response of systems to both forcing and initial conditions. These transformations are used widely in vibrational problems and in the study of electrical networks.

Content:

Part 1 Vector Analysis: Gradient, divergence, and curl of a vector. Line, surface, and volume integral theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Irrotational and solenoidal fields.

Part 2 Transform Methods: Fourier series and transform. Simple expansions: sine, cosine and exponential series, least square errors. Introduction to Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, operational calculus and applications including the solution of linear differential equations.

Assessment:

One three-hour examination at the end of second semester. Plus additional tests and assignments to a maximum value of 10%.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 92)

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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