Engineering Mathematics

Students must gain general applied mathematical insight that contributes to an understanding of the crucial importance of mathematics in order to be able to describe, understand and communicate about scientific and technological issues. Through this, they must achieve a solid foundation to be able to commit and contribute actively, constructively and innovatively in their studies.
Specifically, students must acquire competence to practice mathematical reasoning and logical thinking.

 After the course the students should be able to solve simple mathematical problems within the areas of:

• Basic order of operations: solving linear equations and fraction rules
• Functions: Logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions including laws of exponents
• Vectors in 2D: Order of operations, scalar, angle, magnitude, determinant, area, equations, perpendicularity, parallelism, lines, decomposing of a vector.
• Differential calculus: Power rule, chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, tangent, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
• Integration: Power rule and definite integrals.
• Number sets
• Number systems

After the course the students should be able to:

• analyse simple problems within 2D vectors and differential calculus,
• apply relevant terminology within basic mathematical subjects.

In their project work, during business and engineering courses which are part of the global business engineering programme, and in their future jobs as global business engineers, the students should be able to:

•Apply mathematical knowledge in solving specific problems

Haese: Mathematics for the international student (Mathematics HL (Core)). Latest edition. Haese & Harris Publications (2008). ISBN: 978-1-876543-11-2

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