School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Engineering Mathematics 2 (H1042)

Engineering Mathematics 2

Module H1042

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Understand the essential features and properties of ordinary differential equations;

Apply different solution methodologies to ordinary differential equations including classical linear theory, Laplace transforms, and numerical methods, in order to gain physical insight into solutions.

Apply solution methods to partial differential equations commonly encountered in engineering with examples of detailed solution methods for the heat and wave equations.

Understand the essentials of probability theory and statistics, and how inferences from sampled data can be quantified and used to make meaningful decisions.

TypeTimingWeighting
Multiple Choice questionsAutumn Semester Week 11 Thu 16:0010.00%
Unseen ExaminationSemester 1 Assessment80.00%
Multiple Choice questionsAutumn Semester Week 6 Thu 16:0010.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour33333333333
Autumn SemesterWorkshop1 hour01111111111

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