📘 Course Title:
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
📄 Course Description:
This course builds on prior knowledge of calculus and differential equations,
introducing advanced mathematical methods essential to engineering applications.
Topics include vector calculus, complex variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms,
partial differential equations, and numerical methods. Emphasis is placed on
modeling, analysis, and computational techniques relevant to real-world
engineering systems.
🎯 Course Outcomes
(Aligned with the Sydney Accord Graduate Attributes)
Cod
Course Outcome Level Sydney Accord GA Alignment
e
Apply vector calculus and complex D–
GA1: Apply advanced math
CO1 variables in solving engineering Demonstrat
and science in engineering
problems. e
D–
Use Fourier and Laplace transforms GA2: Analyze and model
CO2 Demonstrat
to model dynamic systems. complex system behaviors
e
Solve boundary value problems GA3: Formulate and solve
CO3 involving partial differential E – Enhance well-defined engineering
equations (PDEs). problems
D–
Implement numerical methods for GA5: Use computational tools
CO4 Demonstrat
solving equations and integrals. and techniques
e
Interpret mathematical results in GA6 & GA9: Communicate
CO5 the context of physical engineering E – Enhance mathematical solutions
systems. effectively
🎓 Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO)
1. Demonstrate proficiency in solving engineering problems using advanced math
tools.
2. Apply transform techniques in the time and frequency domains.
3. Use numerical methods to approximate solutions for real-world engineering
problems.
4. Analyze physical systems using PDEs and complex numbers.
5. Communicate mathematical solutions effectively using both analytical and
computational approaches.
📚 Reference Books
1. Kreyszig, E. (2011). Advanced Engineering Mathematics (10th ed.). Wiley.
2. Stroud, K. A., & Booth, D. J. (2013). Advanced Engineering Mathematics (5th
ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
3. Greenberg, M. D. (1998). Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Pearson.
4. Zill, D. G., & Wright, W. S. (2014). Advanced Engineering Mathematics (5th
ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
5. MATLAB Documentation on PDEs, Fourier, and Laplace Transforms.
📅 Course Content (15 Weeks)
Wee Intended Learning Learning Teaching Assessme
Topic
k Outcomes Contents Techniques nt
- Recall linear algebra
and ODEs
Review of DEs
- Apply matrix Matrix algebra, Recap + Diagnosti
1 and Linear
operations eigenvalues Exercises c Quiz
Algebra
- Solve systems of
equations
- Compute gradient,
Vector Vector fields, Graphical Homewor
2 divergence, curl
Calculus identities Analysis k
- Use vector identities
3 Line and - Evaluate line Green’s & Problem Quiz
Wee Intended Learning Learning Teaching Assessme
Topic
k Outcomes Contents Techniques nt
integrals
Surface Stokes’
- Apply surface Solving
Integrals Theorems
integrals in physics
- Perform operations
on complex numbers Argand
Complex
- Plot complex diagram, Demo +
4 Numbers and Seatwork
functions Cauchy- Visualization
Functions
- Analyze limits and Riemann
continuity
- Evaluate contour
integrals
Complex Analytic Manual + Problem
5 - Use Cauchy's
Integration functions MATLAB Set
Theorem and Residue
Theorem
- Solve ODEs using
Laplace Laplace transforms Time/frequency System
6 Quiz
Transforms - Apply to engineering domain Simulation
models
- Expand periodic
Fourier Series functions Signals &
MATLAB + Assignme
7 and - Compute Fourier Systems
Simulink nt
Transforms coefficients Context
- Apply FFT
- Apply
Midterm:
Laplace/Fourier
Signal Group Midterm
8 transforms Mini Project
Analysis Presentation Defense
- Model system
Application
behavior
- Solve basic PDEs
Partial - Use separation of Heat, wave,
Engineering Homewor
9 Differential variables Laplace
Models k
Equations - Apply boundary equations
conditions
Wee Intended Learning Learning Teaching Assessme
Topic
k Outcomes Contents Techniques nt
- Model heat and
wave propagation
PDE Signal, EM MATLAB PDE
10 - Analyze Quiz
Applications applications Toolbox
electrical/magnetic
field behavior
- Solve
Bessel and Bessel/Legendre DEs
Special Problem
11 Legendre - Apply in Real Examples
functions Set
Equations cylindrical/spherical
coordinates
- Use Euler and RK
Numerical methods Newton- Lab
12 Coding Labs
Methods I - Solve nonlinear Raphson, RK2/4 Report
equations
- Integrate
numerically
(trapezoidal, Gauss-Seidel,
Numerical MATLAB/
13 Simpson) LU Quiz
Methods II Octave
- Solve systems of Decomposition
linear equations
numerically
- Model and solve real
Engineering systems Engineering MATLAB Assignme
14
Modeling - Interpret model simulations Projects nt
accuracy
- Present solutions to
applied engineering Final
Final Project Presentation +
15 math problems Final Defense Evaluatio
Presentation Documentation
- Defend process and n
findings