MA2132 Mathematics for Building

Part I

Course Duration: One semester

Credit Units: 2

Level: B2

Medium of Instruction: English

Prerequisites: Nil

Precursors: Nil

Equivalent Courses: Nil

Exclusive Courses: Nil

Part II      

Course Aims

This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra and calculus which are appropriate to building science and technology. It is aimed at students without a pass at A-Level in Pure Mathematics (or its equivalent). 

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

No.

CILOs

Weighting (if applicable)

1.

explain concepts from basic linear algebra and single variable calculus.

1

2.

evaluate limits, derivatives and integrals of univariate functions.

3

3.

implement basic operations for vectors, matrices, determinants, and solve systems of linear equations.

3

4.

appropriately apply mathematical methods to a range of application in building science and technology.

2

5.

the combination of CILOs 1--4

3

 

Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

TLAs

CILO No.

Hours/week

Learning through teaching is primarily based on lectures.

1--5

20 hours in total

Learning through tutorials is primarily based on interactive problem solving allowing instant feedback.

 

2

2 hours

3

2 hours

1

1 hour

4

2 hours

Learning through take-home assignments helps students understand basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra and single variable calculus, and their applications.

1--4

         after-class

Learning through online examples for applications helps students apply mathematical methods to some problems in building science applications.

4

         after-class

Learning activities in Math Help Centre provides students extra help.

1--4

         after-class

 

Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

20% Coursework

80% Examination (Duration: 2 hours, at the end of the semester)

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Assessment Tasks/Activities

CILO No.

Weighting (if applicable)

Remarks

Test

1--2

15-30%

Questions are designed for the first part of the course to see how well the students have learned concepts and techniques of elementary calculus and their applications.

Hand-in assignments

1--4

0-15%

These are skills based assessment to help students demonstrate advanced concepts and techniques of basic linear algebra and single variable calculus, as well as some applications in building science and technology.

Examination

5

70%

Examination questions are designed to see how far students have achieved their intended learning outcomes. Questions will primarily be skills and understanding based to assess the student’s versatility in linear algebra and univariate calculus.

Formative take-home assignments

1--5

0%

The assignments provide students chances to demonstrate their achievements on linear algebra and single variable calculus learned in this course.

 

Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations

Part III

Keyword Syllabus

Functions, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability. Differentiation and Applications.  Integration and Applications. Vectors. Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations.

 

 

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Department of Mathematics