UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ENG1005 Engineering mathematics

Faculty of Engineering

ENG1005 Engineering mathematics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 27 units, leading on to 182 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Requisites

Before ENG1005

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions:
ENG1091, MTH1030, MTH1035

Prerequisite: VCE Specialist Mathematics or ENG1090 (or equivalent)

Overview

Vector algebra and geometry: equations of lines and planes. Linear algebra: matrix operations, up to 3x3 systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: improper integrals, integration by parts. Sequences and series: fundamentals of convergence, Taylor series, use in error analysis. Ordinary differential equations: first order, second order with constant coefficients, repeated roots, simple non-homogeneous cases. Laplace transforms: elementary functions, inversion by tables; shifting; derivatives, applications to ODEs. Multivariable calculus: partial derivatives, gradient and directional derivatives, maxima and minima.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
First semester (Fully flex)ClaytonFlexible
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
November teaching periodClaytonOn campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • AssignmentsThreshold hurdle
    24%
  • QuizzesThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • Applied class attendance and participationThreshold hurdle
    6%
  • Final assessmentThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Evaluate cross products of vectors, and use vectors to represent lines and planes.

  2. 2

    Perform matrix algebra.

  3. 3

    Solve up to 3x3 systems of linear equations and find eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

  4. 4

    Use hyperbolic functions.

  5. 5

    Evaluate improper integrals of elementary functions and use integration by parts.

  6. 6

    Appreciate convergence of numeric and power series, construct Taylor series and estimate errors in numerical approximations .

  7. 7

    Solve first order ordinary differential equations, including by separable variables and integrating factors.

  8. 8

    Solve second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients.

  9. 9

    Use differential equations to model simple engineering problems.

  10. 10

    Evaluate and invert Laplace transforms and use them to solve ordinary differential equations.

  11. 11

    Calculate partial derivatives, use the gradient vector to find directional derivatives, and find extreme values of two-variable functions.

  12. 12

    Express and explain mathematical techniques and arguments clearly in words.

Workload and teaching

  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Lectures36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Where it fits

ENG1005 is part of 20 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jian He
Dr Faranak Rabiei
Associate Professor Todd Oliynyk
Dr Andy Hammerlindl
Dr Anja Slim
Dr Liang Shiuan-Ni
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Todd Oliynyk

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENG1005?

ENG1005 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ENG1005?

ENG1005 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 27 units, including ASP2011, ASP2062, CIV2263, CIV3204, EAE2122 and EAE3111. Those lead on to 182 units in all.

When is ENG1005 offered?

In 2020, ENG1005 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is ENG1005?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ENG1005 have an exam?

No. ENG1005 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ENG1005?

ENG1005 is part of Actuarial studies; Applied mathematics; Astrophysics; Atmospheric science; and Financial and insurance mathematics, and 4 other areas of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020202120222023202420252026