Course Title: Aerospace Mathematics 1
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: MATH5156
Course Title: Aerospace Mathematics 1
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6011 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Contact: Nancy Varughese
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4713
Course Contact Email: nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tatjana Grozdanovski office 8.9..68
ph 99252683 tatjana.grozdanovski@ems.rmit.edu.au
Christian Lopez christian.lopez@ems.rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
A pass in MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations or
Year 11 mathematical methods 1 and 2, or equivalent
Course Description
This unit covers the selection and application of calculus techniques to resolve engineering problems. It includes finding derivatives from first principles, using rules of derivatives to find first and second derivatives of functions; applying integral calculus to functions; applying differential and integral calculus to engineering problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH154 Aerospace Mathematics 1 |
Element: |
1. Apply differentiation techniques to engineering applications. |
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply differentiation techniques to engineering applications.
1. 1 Differentiate polynomial functions by first principles.
1.2. Differentiate polynomials, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions using the rules of differentiation.
1.3 Use the chain, product and quotient rule of differentiation to all functions in 1.2 above.
1.4 Application of differentiation to solving engineering problems.
2. Apply integration techniques to engineering applications.
2.1 Integrate polynomials, trigonometric, and exponential functions using the rules of integration.
2.2 Evaluate definite integrals of functions above in 2.1, and find areas.
2.3 Application of ntegration techniques to solve engineering problems.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will need to attend classes which will be a combination of lecture and tutorial.
Students will be provided printed course notes and exercises. Students are expected to finish the relevent exercise in class.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Date | Topics |
| 1 | 15 Feb |
Limits Differentiation by First Principles |
| 2 | 22 Feb | Differentiation of various functions by rule |
| 3 | 29 Feb | Product Rule, Quotient Rule |
| 4 | 7 March | Chain Rule, Higher derivatives |
| 5 | 14 March | Parametric differentiation, Implicit differentiation |
| 6 | 21 March | EASTER VACATION |
| 7 | 28 March | Applications of differentiation |
| 8 | 4 April | Applications of differentiation cont.. |
| 9 | 11 April | Revision |
| 10 | 18 April | Mid semester test |
| 11 | 25 April | Integration of various functions |
| 12 | 2 May | Integration by substitution |
| 13 | 9 May | Integration using partial fraction |
| 14 | 16 May | Integration by parts |
| 15 | 23 May | Applications of integration |
| 16 | 30 May | Hyperbolic functions |
| 17 | 6 June | Revision |
| 18 | 13 June | End of semester test |
| 19 | 20 June | Exam week cont... |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Students will be provided with lecture notes and exercise books which they must bring to every class |
References
Other Resources
Students will need to have either a scientific or graphic calculator. The recommended calculator is a Texas Instrument with approved model numbers: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84 and TI-84+
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of mathematical problem solving skills to solve engineering problems. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
The tests will consist of a series of a short answer questions. Method marks will be given so it is essential that all working out is shown.
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment | topics covered | %of total assessment |
| Mid semester test | studied during week 1 - 9 | 50 |
| End of semester test | studied during week 11-17 | 50 |
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