FACULTY OF SCIENCE

LEARNING GUIDE – SEMESTER MODULE

MODULE: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V 1A

MODULE CODE: MATE1A1

DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

(DOORNFONTEIN CAMPUS)

COMPILER OF LEARNING GUIDE: MR. M.P. SELOANE

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PROF. F. NYABADZA

MODULE MODERATOR: MR. I.K. LETLHAGE

DATE: FEBRUARY 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
1 WELCOME AND PURPOSE STATEMENT 2
2 STRUCTURE OF THE MODULE 3
3 MODULE LEVEL DESCRIPTOR AND CREDITS 3
4 LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE 3
5 PURPOSE OF THE MODULE 3
6 MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES 3
7 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4
8 SCHEDULED LECTURES / TUTORIALS 4
9 LECTURERS AND SECRETARY’S CONTACT DETAILS 5
10 SUPPORT RESOURCES 5
11 PSYCAD 6
12 ASSESSMENT METHODS 6
13 MODULE AND ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 6
14 PASS REQUIREMENTS 11
15 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 11
16 ACTION VERBS 12
17 OUTLINE OF MODULE CONTENT WITH LEARNING 13
OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Algebra
Exponential and logarithmic Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Complex Numbers
Differential & Integral Calculus
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1. WELCOME AND PURPOSE STATEMENT

Dear student,
Welcome to the exciting world of Mathematics. As you progress through this
Mathematics module, you will notice the impact mathematics has on your
everyday life and in the Engineering industry. I trust that this module will
add significant value to you as a student in terms of developing your
mathematical conceptual and procedural knowledge.

Furthermore, the overarching aim of this module is to integrate Mathematics

with real-life decision-making in Engineering.

You can view the departmental website, or ‘Meet Your Lecturers’ link on Moodle
to read more about the research interests and activities of your lecturer(s).

The module-coordinator
Mr MP SELOANE
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2. STRUCTURE OF THE MODULE

Engineering
Mathematics
V1A

Exponetial and Differential &

Trigonometric
Algebra Logarithmic Integral
Functions
Functions Calculus

3. MODULE LEVEL DESCRIPTOR AND CREDITS

NQF-level: 5
NQF-credits: 14
Module Type: Semester Module (usually 14 Weeks).

4. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE

Competence in Grade 12 Mathematics (APS 5) (refer to the Faculty of Science
Yearbook 2024, https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/science/yearbooks/.
Competence in written and oral English (refer to the UJ application requirements).

5. PURPOSE OF THE MODULE

The purpose of this module is to equip students with application knowledge
and skills of Mathematics in Engineering, real life and work environments.
Students must analyse a given problem and apply the correct theorems and
methods to solve the problem. Additionally, students are introduced to basic
applications of calculus to model and solve problems relating to natural
phenomena. This module demands fair theoretical and practical engagement
and requires students to work independently. The module is designed in
consultation with the Engineering Council of South Africa, and is recognised
and accredited, for exit students to acquire a license to practise their professions.

6. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Use the binomial theorem to raise any binomial to any real power and find
any specified term in the expansion.
• Solve simultaneous linear equations using Cramer’s rule.
• Comprehend the algebraic function concept and its inverse fully and apply
it in examples.
• Draw and interpret graphs of the conics on sets of axes.
• Evaluate, manipulate, draw, and simplify problems relating to
transcendental functions (exponents and logarithms) and solve them.
• Demonstrate basic understand of trigonometric functions in radians and in
degrees and apply these to practical examples involving arcs, segments and
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sectors.
• Draw and interpret the sine equations, in terms of period; frequency and
phase angles.
• Solve trigonometric equations with one or two functions and one or two
angle(s).
• Introduce and explain the complex system and represent it in three forms:
rectangular, polar, and exponential. Perform algebraic operations with
complex numbers in these three forms. Solve problems involving solutions
to complex numbers.
• Use special rules to determine and simplify the derivatives of algebraic and
transcendental functions and extend these to higher derivatives.
• Explain and use the application of differentiation to determine the maximum
and minimum turning points and point of inflection for polynomial graphs
and its application to the tangent of curves and practical problems.
• Perform integration of algebraic and transcendental functions involving
definite and indefinite integrals using the basic and general power rules.
• Extend the definite integral to application on calculations of areas for specific
graphs and do practical problems.

7. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Please see a copy in Moodle and point 12 (Weekly schedule).

8. SCHEDULED LECTURES/TUTORIALS
Five lecturers offer this module in five distinct face-to-face classes, and all
groups share the same Moodle environment. Lecturers and groups are allocated
as follows:

Lecturer Group(s)
Mr. P. Chikwanya K: Electrical Engineering, Physical & Extraction Metallurgy
Dr. T. Paepae L: Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Ms. O. Molefe M: Mechanical Engineering and Construction
Mr. M.P. Seloane N: Civil Engineering
Mr. E. Morapeli O: Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying

9. RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND LECTURE NOTES.

(Please note that pdf copies of Precalculus and Calculus textbooks are available
on Moodle)

(i) Abramson, J. (2021). Precalculus 2e. Texas: OpenStax, Rice University, available
from https://openstax.org/details/books/precalculus-2e

(ii) Herman, E. & Strang, G. (2016). Calculus (Volume 1). Texas: OpenStax, Rice
University, available from
https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/calculus-volume-1

(iii) Lecture notes on Moodle

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10. LECTURERS AND SECRETARY CONTACT DETAILS

Name Office Contacts Consultation

011 559 6039
Mr. M.P. Seloane JOB 7132
pseloane@uj.ac.za

011 559 XX
Mr. P. Chikwanya JOB XX XX@uj.ac.za

011 559 6918

Consult with your lecturer
Dr. T. Paepae JOB 7134 tpaepae@uj.ac.za
or the class tutor or visit the
‘Tutor Room’ at the
department (7139 JOB).
Ms. O. Molefe JOB 7142 omolefe@uj.ac.za

011 559 6519

Mr. E. Morapeli JOB 7124 fszottor@uj.ac.za

011 559 6817

Dept. Secretary
JOB 7144 esibiya@uj.ac.za
Ms. E.M. Sibiya

11. SUPPORT RESOURCES

• Lecture notes, homework & online resources.
• Online learning environment via Moodle (access via student portal to
uLink: https://student.uj.ac.za).
• Tutor Support.
• Lecturer communication (see availability on Moodle and via e-mail
communication)
• Any non-programmable scientific calculator may be used when
indicated.
• The recommended textbooks are available on Moodle and via the
OpenStax platform.
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12. WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Student Activity
Week Date Lecture content (Lecturer Notes) (Homework, WeBWorK tasks, semester
tests)

Lecture 1:
General Module Information & Organisational Matters
Functions and Function Notation.
Homework and activities in the study
12 – 16 February
1 guide, only for practising at home (no
2024 Lecture 2:
submission)
Domain and Range
Composition of Functions
Transformation of Functions

Lecture 1:
Inverse Functions
Homework and activities in the study
19 – 23 February Lecture 2:
2 guide, only for practising at home (no
2024 Graphs of Linear Functions
submission)
Quadratic Functions
Power Functions and Polynomial Functions

Lecture 1:
WeBWorK Task 1 (on Weeks 1 & 2
Dividing Polynomials
content)
Rational Functions
3 26 Feb – 01 Mar 2024
Homework and activities in the study
Lecture 2:
guide, only for practising at home (no
Conic Sections
submission)
Lecture 1:
Homework and activities in the study
Logarithmic properties
4 04 – 08 March 2024 guide, only for practising at home (no
Exponential and Logarithmic equations
submission)
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Lecture 2:
Graphs of Exponential Functions
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions

Lecture 1:
Introduction to Trigonometric Functions & Radian WeBWorK Task 2 (on Weeks 3 & 4
Measure content)
Circular Measurement
5 11 – 15 March 2024
Homework and activities in the study
Lecture 2: guide, only for practising at home (no
Circular Measurement continues. submission)

Semester Test 1 on Monday, 18 March,

from 08:30 on content from Weeks 1 – 5
18 – 20 March 2024
Venues will be announced on Moodle.
University Holiday
6 Graphs of the Sine Function
on Friday, 22 March
Homework and activities in the study
2024
guide, only for practising at home (no
submission)
Recess 23-31 March

Homework and activities in the study

Lectures 1 & 2:
7 02 – 05 April 2024 guide, only for practising at home (no
Complex Numbers
submission)

Semester Sick Test 1 on Thursday, April

11, from 16:30 on content from Weeks 1 –
Lecture 1: 5
Trigonometric Identities Venues will be announced on Moodle
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions
08 – 12 April 2024
8 WeBWorK Task 3 (on Weeks 7 & 8
Lecture 2: content)
Inverse Trigonometric Functions Homework and activities in the study
Solving Trigonometric Equations guide, only for practising at home (no
submission)
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Homework and activities in the study

Lectures 1 & 2: guide, only for practising at home (no
9 15 – 19 April 2024
The Binomial Theorem submission)

WeBWorK Task 4 (Weeks 9 & 10

content)
Lectures 1 & 2:
10 22 – 26 April 2024 Solving Systems with Cramer’s Rule Homework and activities in the study
guide, only for practising at home (no
submission)

Lecture 1:
29 April – 3 May Finding Limits: Numerical and Graphical Approaches
2024 Properties of Limits
Homework and activities in the study
Public Holiday Introduction to L’Hôpital’s Rule
11 guide, only for practising at home (no
(Family Day)-01
submission)
April Lecture 2:
Defining the Derivative
Special Rules of Differentiation

WeBWorK Task 5 (Weeks 11 & 12

Lecture 1: content)
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
6 – 10 May 2024 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Homework and activities in the study
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guide, only for practising at home (no
Lecture 2: submission)
Applications of Derivatives

Lecture 1: Semester Test 2 on Monday, 13 May,

Antiderivatives from 08:30 on content from Weeks 6 – 12
Venues will be announced on Moodle
13 – 17 May 2024
13 Lecture 2:
Integration by Substitution Homework and activities in the study
guide, only for practising at home (no
submission)
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Semester Sick Test 2 on Thursday, May

Lecture 1:
22, from 16:30 on content from Weeks 7 –
The Definite Integral
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20 –24 May 2024 Venues will be announced on Moodle.
14 Lecture 2:
Areas between Curves
Homework and activities in the study
Examination Information
guide, only for practising at home (no
submission)
Study Period from 25 to 29 May
Study Break Formal examination on all content on Thursday, 30 May 2024, from 12:30 to 15:30
& May
Examination Calculation of semester mark:
Period • Semester (Sick) Tests 1 & 2 contribute 40% each (total 80%)
• Webworks Tasks 1 – 5 contribute 20% (all tasks compulsory, each 4%, no sick test opportunity)
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13. PsyCaD
The Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD)
provides services on every UJ Campus. Using highly professional and
completely confidential, sympathetic, and scientific support, PsyCaD seeks to
broaden and deepen the learning experiences of students and the
psychological well-being of students through:

*a peer ‘buddy’ group that helps students find their feet at the university.
*counselling services for students with all kinds of problems, personal or
otherwise.
*various career services, advising students and linking them with prospective
employers.
*A 24-hour Crisis Line is available if a student has a
significant life crisis. Email: psycadinfo@uj.ac.za
DFC Tel: 011 559 6042
Crisis Line: 082 054 1137
Location DFC: Opposite the administration building (Maropeng)

14. ASSESSMENT METHODS

 Self-assessment: Students are expected to solve problems (homework

questions) from notes at the end of each week. The exercises are included
for self-assessment and precisely to determine the level of prior
knowledge.
 Continuous assessments: Both WeBWorK (online) tasks (5 tasks via the
WeBWorK environment) and two semester tests, pen-on-paper, and sit-
down) will form part of the assessment strategy.
 Summative assessment: One formal examination at the end of the
semester.

15. SICK TEST AND COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

The following schedule shows the first semester's weekly outline and
significant assessment dates.
Sick test procedure (only for official reasons):
 If you are sick on the day of semester tests 1 and 2, an official application
form must be submitted online for the application of a deferred/sick test
within seven calendar days (this is compulsory)
 The doctor must also complete and sign the application form.
 No sick test opportunity is available for the class tests and WeBWorK tasks.

Complaints procedure:
We will try to solve your problem.
 F i r s t , consult your lecturer.
 Second, speak to the coordinator (Mr. M.P. Seloane) or Dr. T. Paepae, the Deputy
HOD on DFC.
 Third, if your problem still needs to be solved or you are unsatisfied with the
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outcome, you can consult Prof. F. Nyabadza (fnyabadza@uj.ac.za), the HOD
based on APK.
 Last, if the problem is still unsolved at the departmental level, it can be referred
to Prof. TBC, the Vice Dean of Teaching & Learning in the Faculty of Science.

16. PASS REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING WEIGHTING OF ASSESSMENT

AND COMPILATION OF FINAL MARK)

The Semester Mark is calculated as follows:

 Semester Test 1 – 40%
 Semester Test 2 – 40%
 WeBWork (online) Tasks – 20% (all five tasks compulsory, each 4%,
no sick test opportunity for WeBWorK tasks)

Admission to Main Examination- Semester Mark of at least 40%

The Final Mark is calculated as follows:
 Semester Mark - 50%
 Examination Mark - 50%
Final Pass Mark = 50% (Final mark of at least 50%, provided the exam mark is at
least 40%)
Distinction = 75%
Admission to Supplementary Examination = 40 – 49% Final Mark, OR Final
Mark of at least 50% with Exam Mark less than 40%

17. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Critical outcomes Those generic outcomes which inform all teaching

and learning.
Specific outcomes Means contextually demonstrated knowledge, skills,
and values. Describe learning outcomes and say what
the person must be able to achieve.
Assessment criteria: Specify the required level of performance for each specific
outcome.
Credits Indicates the time an average student would take to
complete the standard. Each credit = approximately
10 hours of learning time.
Notional hours The learning time that is conceived would take an
the average student to meet the outcomes defined,
and includes concepts such as contact time, time spent
in structured learning in the workplace, and
individual learning.
Summative assessment Is for making a judgment about achievement. It is
carried out at the end of a learning program to be
deemed competent or not competent.
Formative assessment Takes place during the process of learning and
teaching.
Continuous assessment: All forms of assessment are ongoing.
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18. ACTION VERBS (Based on Bloom’s taxonomy)

Action verbs are used to assist you in the completion of the required activities,
assignments and/or tests/exams. This is a list of definitions for some examples

Apply Put to practical use or make use of a relevant equation or law.

Calculate Determine the value using formulae or specific calculation methods.
Group concepts or subjects together based on specific characteristics or
Classify
commonalities.
Point out the similarities and differences between objects or points of view.
Compare
The word contrast can also be used.
Transform a quantity expressed in one unit to an amount described in another
Convert
unit.
Define Give a short and precise description of a term or concept.
Demonstrate Show clearly/prove/make clear by reasoning or evidence/illustrate and
explain, especially with many examples.
Derive Deduce or infer something from the given information.
Tell in detail how a process works or how a subject appears. You need not
Describe
comment on the process or the subject or give your point of view.
Differentiate Find differences between objects or statements.
Explain terms or concepts in your own words. Give comments or give your
Discuss
point of view.
Distinguish Write down the differences between subjects or concepts.
Draw Create a drawing, diagram, or representation of a subject or concept.
Write about the subject in your own words. Clarify or give reasons – use
Explain
examples or illustrations. You must prove that you understand the content.
Formulate Express in a concise, systematic way.
Identify Establish the identity or recognize a process.
Illustrate Explain using detailed descriptions and drawings.
Interpret Explain or clarify the meaning of a concept/value.
List/Name Briefly write down the facts or main points.
Motivate Give reason(s) for your answer.
Name Nominate or specify a site or process.
Organize Arrange data according to specific criteria.
Predict Use the facts available to derive an outcome.
Relate Show the relation/connection of entities and how the concepts can be linked.
Solve Find an answer by using critical thinking and calculations.
Summarize Briefly state/list/write down only the most essential details/facts.
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19. OUTLINE OF THE MODULE CONTENT ACCORDING TO SECTIONS

WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Resource Material
Content from the recommended textbook and lecture notes (see course schedule in
point 13)
Self-assessment
Homework questions from the lecturer's notes and any additional reading material

ALGEBRA
Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning unit, the students should be able to:
• Comprehend the algebraic function concept and its inverse fully and
apply it in examples.
• Draw and interpret graphs of the conics on sets of axes.
• Raise a binomial to any rational power using the binomial theorem and
find any specified term in the binomial expansion.
• Solve simultaneous algebraic equations.

Assessment criteria
Competence will be evident if:
• The algebraic function concept and its inverse are fully comprehended and
practically applied confidently.
• Sketch the graphs of the parabola, hyperbola, ellipse, and rectangular
hyperbola, indicating the intercepts and the essential features under
specified conditions.
• Binomial expansions are competently performed to three or four terms in
the specified forms, including worked problems on the binomial series
involving negative exponents.
• Sets of simultaneous equations involving two or three unknowns are
correctly solved using Cramer’s Rule.

EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS

Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning unit, the students should be able to:
• Evaluate, manipulate, and simplify problems relating to exponents.
• Solve exponential equations and draw graphs of the exponential
functions.
• Evaluate, manipulate, and simplify problems relating to logarithms.
• Solve logarithmic equations and draw graphs of the logarithmic functions.
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Assessment criteria
Competence will be evident if:
• Laws of exponents are used, expressions are simplified correctly to a
specified form, and equations are manipulated and correctly solved.
• Exponential graphs are drawn accurately, showing all intercepts with the
axes and the essential features of these graphs.
• Laws of logarithms are used, expressions are simplified correctly in a
specified form, and equations are manipulated and solved.
• Logarithmic graphs are drawn accurately, showing all intercepts with the
axes and the essential features of these graphs.

TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning unit, the students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of trigonometric functions in radians
and degrees, prove identities, and solve trigonometric equations.
• Interpret the general sine waveform in terms of frequency, period, and
phase angles and sketch graphs of these.
• Apply trigonometric functions in radians and degrees to practical
examples involving arcs, segments, and sectors.

Assessment criteria
Competence will be evident if:
• Trigonometric expressions, identities, and equations are correctly
simplified, proved, manipulated, and solved, expressing answers in the
specified form.
• The various features of the general sine waveform concerning its
amplitude, period, frequency, and phase angle are accurately determined.
Sketch graphs of the general sine function correctly, indicating all
intercepts with the axes and all the essential features of these graphs.
Practical problems relating to the sine waves are effectively resolved.
• Calculations of arc lengths, segments, and sector areas are accurately
performed in radians.
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COMPLEX NUMBERS
Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning unit, the students should be able to:
• Introduce and explain the complex number system and represent a
complex number in various forms.
• Perform algebraic operations with complex numbers in rectangular, polar,
or exponential form and solve problems involving solutions to complex
numbers.

Assessment criteria
Competence will be evident if:
• Argand diagrams are drawn accurately to represent addition and
subtraction in rectangular form.
• Answers to rectangular, polar, or exponential forms of complex numbers
are correctly determined as specified. De Moivre’s theorem is effectively
applied, and solutions to problems are given correctly to two or three
decimal places as specified. Complex numbers are effectively used to find
solutions to practical problems.

DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS

Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning unit, the students should be able to:
• Use special rules to determine and fully simplify the derivatives of
different algebraic functions, including transcendental functions such as
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, and extend these
rules to higher derivatives.
• Explain and use applications of differentiation to determine the maximum
and minimum turning points and the point of inflection for graphs and
their application to tangents of curves and practical problems.
• Apply the principles of differentiation to solve minimum and maximum
problems.
• Perform integration of all algebraic and transcendental functions
(involving definite and indefinite integrals) using the basic power and the
general power rule.
• Integrate rational functions.
• Introduce u-substitution.
• Extend the definite integral to application on calculations of areas for
specific graphs and do practical problems.
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Assessment criteria
Competence will be evident if:
• Differentiation rules such as the product, quotient, and function-of-a-
function (chain) rules are applied correctly and fully simplified to
algebraic and transcendental functions. Higher-order derivatives are
determined efficiently. Solve limits correctly numerically and graphically
and introduce L’Hôpital’s Rule in basic examples.
• All intercepts on graphs and tangents, normal lines, maximum and
minimum turning points, and inflection points on algebraic curves are
correctly determined and displayed.
• A variety of practical problems, such as motion problems, are accurately
modelled in mathematical form and solved correctly.
• The integration of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions is
performed correctly using the integration rules.
• The integration of all rational functions is performed correctly using the
integration rules.
• Correctly identify and apply u-substitution.
• Definite integrals are correctly determined, and the theory is effectively
applied to solve practical (word) problems.