Module Code:

Module Title: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1

ZNQF Level: 4

Credits: 10

Duration: 100 hours

Relationship with Based on Unit Standard of Qualification Standard for electrical artisans
Qualification
Standards:

Pre-requisite none
modules:

Purpose of This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes required by an
Module: Instrumentation and Control Mechanic, electrical power artisan, computer
services artisan and electronic communication artisan to understand
engineering mathematical principles. This includes to identify, formulate, and
solve typical electrical mathematical engineering problems. Access to this
module is open to all target groups including the unemployed youths, women
and men wishing to establish or improve SMEs in electrical engineering.

List of Learning L01 Perform basic arithmetic, algebra calculations and illustrate the
Outcomes: relationship of algebraic equations and associated graphs.

L02 Define, evaluate and solve indices, logarithms , surds and exponential
functions

L03 Define trigonometric functions, describe their properties

and use them in calculating some basic electrical engineering
relationships.

L04 Define position and rotating vectors and illustrate

their applications in electrical engineering.

L05 Define the base of a number and perform basic

calculations in various number systems.

Learning PERFORM BASIC ARITHMETIC AND ALGEBRA CALCULATIONS

Outcome 01

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Assessment 1.1 Demonstrate the knowledge of sketching and plotting of graph
Criteria: 1.2 Demonstrate the knowledge of formulating and solving linear equations
1.3 Demonstrate the knowledge of solving linear simultaneous and quadratic
equations by different methods
1.4 With the aid of graphs differentiate between direct and inversely
proportionality

Content: L01.1 Plot a graph of a linear function and determine the gradient and
intercept.

L01.2 Determine the equation of a straight line given:

- Two points on a graph.

- Gradient and one point on a line.

L01.3 Solve algebraically simple equations.

L01.4. Solve algebraically linear simultaneous equations up to two unknowns

by:

- Elimination
- Substitution
- Determinant
- Matrix
L01.5 Solve simple quadratic equations in one unknown by:
- Factorization
- Quadratic formula
- Completing the square
L01.6 State the difference between direct and inverse proportionality
and solve related problems including joint and partial variation.

L01.7 Sketch graphs to illustrate direct and inverse proportionality.

Assessment Tasks: 1. Written assessment on the skills and knowledge required to understand
the basic arithmetic and algebra calculations as outlined in the
assessment criteria and content above.

Conditions/Context 1. Written assessment can be conducted in a classroom environment.

of assessment

Learning DEFINE, EVALUATE AND SOLVE INDICES, LOGARITHMS , SURDS AND

Outcome 02 EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assessment 2.1 Evaluate and simplify expressions involving real number indices
2.2 Define surds and rationalize denominators with surds.

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 Criteria

2.3 express numbers in standard form

2.4 Define ,Evaluate and simplify expressions involving logarithms

2.5 Define exponential functions and sketch graphs of exponential functions

2.6 determine experimental laws by the use of straight line graphs

Content L02.1 Define indices and state the laws.

L02.2 Evaluate and simplify expressions involving real number indices.

L02.3 Define surds and rationalize denominators with surds.

L02.4 Express numbers in standard form.

L02.5 Define logarithms and state the laws of logarithms.

L02.6 Evaluate and simplify expressions involving logarithms.

L02.7 Define exponential functions and sketch graphs of exponential

functions.

L02.8 Define the natural number and establish it as a base for natural
logarithms.

L02.9 Sketch the graphs of ex and e-x.

L02.10 Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.

L02.11 Determine experimental laws by application of straight line graphs in the

form:

Assessment Tasks 1. Written and/or oral assessment on the skills and knowledge required to
define, solve and evaluate indices, exponential functions, logarithms and
surds as outlined in the assessment criteria and content above.

Conditions/Context 1. Written and/or oral assessment can be conducted in a classroom

of assessment environment.

Learning DEFINE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS, DESCRIBE THEIR PROPERTIES AND

Outcome 03 USE THEM IN CALCULATING SOME BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RELATIONSHIPS.

Assessment 3.1 define and sketch graphs of trigonometry ratios

Criteria 3.2 convert radians to degrees and vice versa

3.3 determine amplitude, frequency, period , angular frequency and the phase

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 angle of a sine wave equation

3.4 state and apply the compound and double angle formulae

3.5 apply trigonometry to ac theory

Content L03.1 Define the six trigonometrical ratios of an angle.

L03.2 Sketch graphs of sine, cosine and tangent.

L03.3 Convert radians to degrees and vice versa.

L03.4 Convert -axis to time-axis in waveforms leading to Y = Asin (wt ± )

L03.5 Determine frequency and periodic time of waveforms and establish the
relationship between angular frequency ( ), frequency (f) and period (T) of a
function.

L03.6 Derive and apply the fundamental trigonometrical identities:

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L03.7 State and apply:

- Compound angle formulae.

- Double angle formulae.
L03.8 Basic application of trigonometry to A. C. theory
Assessment Tasks 1. Written and/or oral assessment on the skills and knowledge required to
calculate engineering relationships and apply trigonometric functions and
their properties as outlined in the assessment criteria and content above.

Conditions/Context 1. Written and/or oral assessment can be conducted in a classroom

of assessment environment.

Learning DEFINE POSITION AND ROTATING VECTORS , AND ILLUSTRATE THEIR

Outcome 04 APPLICATIONS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Assessment 4.1 distinguish between scalar and vector quantities

Criteria: 4. 2 determine scalar product of two vectors
4.3 add and subtract vectors
4.4 Determine the resultant of a number of phasors

Content: L07.1 Distinguish among free vector, position vector, unit vector and
component vector.

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 L07.2 Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities giving
examples.

L07.4 Determine the scalar product of two vectors.

L07.3 Add and subtract vectors by:

- Triangular rule
- Parallelogram rule
- Polygon rule

L07.5 Construct a phasor from a sine wave.

L07.6 Determine the resultant of a number of phasors

Assessment Tasks: 1. Written assessment on the skills and knowledge required to understand
vectors as outlined in the assessment criteria and content above.

Conditions/Context 1. Written assessment can be conducted in a classroom environment.

of assessment

Learning DEFINE THE BASE OF A NUMBER AND PERFORM BASIC CALCULATIONS IN

Outcome 05 VARIOUS NUMBER SYSTEMS.

Assessment 5.1 Define binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal number systems
Criteria: 5.2 convert form base to the other

Content: L05.1 Define binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal number systems
L05.2 Convert from binary to decimal and vice versa
L05.3 Convert from octal to decimal and vice versa
L05.4 Convert from hexadecimal to decimal and vice versa
L05.5Convert from binary to decimal and vice versa via octal
L05.6 Convert from binary to decimal and vice versa via hexadecimal
Assessment Tasks: 2. Written assessment on the skills and knowledge required to understand
number system as outlined in the assessment criteria and content above.

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Conditions/Context 2. Written assessment can be conducted in a classroom environment.
of assessment

Approach to Teaching and Learning:

1. Observation of adult learning principles.
2. Both institution-based and work-based learning to facilitate the integration of theory
and practice.
3. Face-to-face education and learning.
4. Problem-based learning.
5. Online/distance education and learning.
6. Blended/hybrid education and learning.
7. Use of social media.

Approach to Assessment:
1. Weighting of practical and theory assessment: 70% theory and 30% practical.
2. Weighting of institution-based and work-based assessment: 50% institution-based
assessment and 50%.
3. Oral assessment to be conducted by a panel of two or more assessors.
4. RPL assessment.
5. Portfolio of evidence.
6. Assessment of work conducted by both individual learners and teams of learners.

Resources:
1. Qualifications and experience of Trainers, Assessors and Moderators
All trainers, assessors and moderators should have undergone ZNQF accredited
training programmes and should have qualifications and experience recognised by the
Zimbabwe National Qualifications Authority (ZNQA).
2. Facilities, Tools, Equipment and Materials
Scientific Calculator.
Mathematical Set
Ruler
Sharp pencil

3.0 ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION GRID

TOPIC NO. TOTAL WEIGHTING%

1 ALGEBRA 25
2 INDICES AND LOGARITHMS 25
3 TRIGONOMETRY AND CIRCULAR MEASURE 30
4 VECTORS 10
5 NUMBER SYSTEMS 10
TOTAL 100%

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 4 Learning Resources
Relevant training manual (learners’ guide) and facilitators’ guide
5 Reference Materials (recommended textbooks, recommended readings)

J.O Bird Basic engineering mathematics 4th to 7th edition Ed Elsevier

Stroud, K.A. and Booth, D.J. (2013) Engineering Mathematics Prentice Hall

Stroud, K.A. (2017) Advanced Engineering Mathematics McMillan UK

Davison R. 2017) Engineering Mathematics Pearson Education Limited