FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Unit code MTH 618

Unit title Mathematics For Engineers III
Credit points: 15
Course coordinator: To be announced
Tutor(s) To be announced
Lectures: 4 hours per week
Small group tutorials: 1 hour per week
Labs: 1 hour per week
Self-directed learning: You are expected to spend 6-8 hours per week for this course.
Prerequisite: Pass In MTH 518
Recognition of prior Credit for this unit may be awarded, pending approval by the FNU cross-
learning can be granted if credit committee, based on previous successful completion of equivalent
you have recently courses.
completed:

1.0 Course Description

When engineers design a system, they are likely to analyse and predict the behaviour of the
system. Statistical mathematics is very useful for engineers when analysing the data obtained from
the experiments. Partial differential equations are used as a tool in analysing range of problems
arising in the modelling of engineering problems. This learning will integrate theory and applications
using a problem based approach.

1.1 Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to complete the following:

1. Apply knowledge of probability, statistics, optimization and partial differential equation,

engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems (WA1 Engineering knowledge).
2. Develop from the qualitative description of the problem mathematical models derived from
fundamental principles and justifiable assumptions (WA2 - IoA 3 – Problem anlaysis).
3. Select appropriate mathematical techniques and apply these proficiently in determining a
solution to the problem (WA2 - IoA 4 – Problem anlaysis).
4. Apply MATLAB to determine solutions to mathematical problems and to investigate the
conclusions and limitations of certain mathematical models under various initial conditions
(WA5 – IoA 2 – Modern tool usage).

2.0 Resources
Software
1. MATLAB® R2016a with relevant toolboxes.

Prescribed Text
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley International Edition, 9th Edition.

Reference Texts
1. James Stewart, Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition.
2. Anton, Bivens, Davis, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition, Anton Textbooks;
3. Mary Attenborough, Mathematics for Electrical Engineering and Computing;
4. Wolfgang Ertel, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Hochscule Ravensburg-Weingarten.

Additional Resources
1. All course information relating to the unit will be posted on Moodle at
www.weblearn.fnu.ac.fj.
2. Students are required to check emails regularly for communication from the lecturer.
3. Dates of the final exam and past exam papers for the unit can be found on the FNU
 homepage at www.fnu.ac.fj.
3.0 Course Outline
Week 1: Probability And Mathematical Statistics
Data representation, average
Experiments, outcomes, events, probability
Electrical Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing electrical circuits
and components
Mechanical Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing reliability and
error of machines
Civil Applications: Experimental designs and sampling methods when testing materials used for
construction

Week 2: Probability And Mathematical Statistics

Random variables, probability distributions
Mean and variance of a distribution
Binomial and Poisson distributions
Electrical Applications: Mean & variance for electrical parameters, improvement of power system
reliability
Mechanical Applications: Mean and variance for physical parameters, determine the probability of
failure for machine parts, quality assurance
Civil Applications: Mean & variance for physical parameters, use of Poisson distribution in highway
traffic

Week 3: Probability And Mathematical Statistics

Hypergeometric distributions
Normal distributions
Electrical Applications: Optimum detection of signals
Mechanical Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials
Civil Applications: Finding probability of dependent trials
Assignment 1 (5%)

Week 4: Probability And Mathematical Statistics

Confidence intervals
Linear regression
Curve fitting
Correlation
Electrical Applications: Performance of electrical components demonstrates the superiority and
inferiority of the model
Mechanical Applications: Determining the superiority and inferiority of the machine parts
Civil Applications: Demonstrating the superiority and inferiority of the architectural model

Week 5: Optimisation Methods

Lagrange interpolation
Newton’s divided difference interpolation
Equal spacing: newton’s forward and backward difference formula
Electrical Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources.
Mechanical Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources.
Civil Applications: Optimizing situations in terms of limited resources.

Week 6: Optimisation Methods

Unconstrained optimisation
Spline interpolation
Electrical Applications: Optimizing limited resources in electrical engineering
Mechanical Applications: Optimizing limited resources when utilising machines and obtaining
maximum productivity
Civil Applications: Optimizing limited resources available in constructing structures and obtain
maximum productivity
Class Test 1 (10%)

Week 7: Optimisation Methods

Linear programming

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Electrical Applications: Optimizing limited resources in electrical engineering
Mechanical Applications: Optimizing limited resources when utilising machine and obtaining
maximum productivity
Civil Applications: Optimizing limited resources available in constructing structures and obtain
maximum productivity
Lab Test 1 (5%)

Week 8: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Fourier series of arbitrary period
Even and odd functions. Half-range expansions
Electrical Applications: Half-wave rectifier, wave equation
Mechanical Applications: Heat equation, vibrations, wave equation
Civil Applications: Heat equation

Week 9: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Forced oscillations
Sturm-Liouville problems
Orthogonal functions
Orthogonal series
Generalised Fourier series
Electrical Applications: Electrical analog of the system. Bessel functions
Mechanical Applications: System dynamics, harmonic oscillations. Forced oscillation under a non-
sinusoidal periodic driving force
Civil Applications: Forced oscillation under a non-sinusoidal periodic driving force
Class Test 2 (10%)

Week 10: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Fourier integrals
Fourier cosine and since transforms
Fourier transforms. Discrete and fast Fourier transforms
Electrical Applications: Signal analysis.
Mechanical Applications: Solving heat equations
Civil Applications: Solving heat equations
Assignment 2 (5%)

Week 11: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Modelling: Vibrating string. Wave equation
Solution by separating variables
D’Lambert solution of the Wave Equation. Method of characteristics
Electrical Applications: Vibrations of electrical components in appliances.
Mechanical Applications: Vibration in machines and appliances. Quality assurance.
Civil Applications: Vibrations in structures. Quality assurance.

Week 12: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Modelling heat flow from a body in space
Derivation of the heat equation
Heat Equation: Solution by Fourier series
Steady two-dimensional heat problems
Dirichlet problem
Electrical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in electrical components.
Mechanical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in machines.
Civil Applications: Effect and spread of heat in buildings.

Week 13: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations

Heat Equation: Modelling very long bars
Solution of the above by Fourier integrals and transforms
Electrical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in electrical components.
Mechanical Applications: Effect and spread of heat in train tracks and outdoor machinery
Civil Applications: Effect and spread of heat in bridges
Class Test 3 (10%)

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 Week 14: Fourier Analysis And Partial Differential Equations
Review of Laplace transforms
Table of Laplace transforms
Solution of PDEs by the Laplace transform
Electrical Applications: RLC circuits
Mechanical Applications: Free and forced oscillations of parts
Civil Applications: Mixing problem involving many tanks
Lab Test 2 (5%)

4.0 Assessments
This assessment relates to
Assessment Weight towards
Outline of assessment the following expected
Type Grade Point
learning outcomes
Class Tests 30% Three short tests, unrehearsed, ULO1, ULO2, ULO3
performed under strict supervision, with
allocated time of one hour to respond.
Assignments 10% Two assignments are required to be ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
done. Each will test knowledge gained
through lecture, tutorial and laboratory
classes.
Lab Test 10% Two laboratory tests to be performed ULO4
under strict supervision, with allocated
time of 30 minutes to respond.
Final Exam 50% A summative assessment based on ULO1, ULO2, ULO3
application of concepts taught during the
semester. Performed under strict
supervision, with 3 hours to respond.