ENG1091: Mathematics for Engineering

3 Assignments - 6% each, Mid-semester Test - 6%, Support Class Participation - 6%, 3hr Exam - 70%

I really enjoyed this unit, probably because maths is the thing that I was most interested in this semester. I was in Dr. Chris Hough's lecture stream, and he was willing to help out and even at some points during the semester, gave you the opportunity to email him if you wanted a further explanation on the reasoning and explanation behind some of the methods used, (as we weren't required to know how the formula came about, just how to use it, but this allowed those (like me) who wanted to know to find out ). He does have a few George Bush/Bill Gates jokes though (be prepared for at least one a week) and went off on a rant or two about the current VCE system. But was willing to help, and unlike some lectures, and actually enjoyed taking the lectures. He even gave a mobile phone number out at the last lecture, so that we could ring him if we needed to clarify something/help on something, as e-mail would be too slow.

The exam was slightly harder than expected, and had a few tricks here and there, but if you were able to do the tute questions/past papers, then you should have been able to do alright.
I think having a good lecturer that was willing to help and enjoyed his maths is what really made me enjoy this unit, the only downside was the 8am lecture on my longest day.

Stream 2: Dr.Chris Hough (Stream 1: Mr John McCloughan)

2007-2010 (but we were informed that it was the faculty's policy to only release one past exam, so this wouldn't be happening again).

5 Out of 5

Recorded with screen capture of the Lecture Notes, but most examples are written on Overhead Slides, which are normally put up on Moodle at some point after the lecture

Modern Engineering Mathematics 4ed - I used the textbook a lot throughout the semester, but you can get the questions that you need to do off Moodle, so you don't have to buy it, but if you want to do extra or go further like I did, then I would recommend you to obtain it. Although the Lecture notes are your main source of learning.

3x1 hour lectures a week, 1 2hr Suport Class a week

Sem 1 2012

94 HD

4x6% assignments, 1x6% mid semester test, 70% exam

Overall I liked the subject, the work was pretty interesting if you're into maths and like learning more. That said if you wan't to learn the stuff during your uni hours, you need to be very attentive in lectures and be consistent with filling up the lecture notes etc. I personally didn't find the lectures that useful after a certain stage, but I would probably still recommend you attend all. The assignments are relatively straightforward, but if you don't know your stuff you will lose some silly marks. If you stay in touch with the work the non-exam assessment is very straightforward. Come exam time I personally had to cram in most of the course in a few days, that's when I came to realize the course wasn't too long or difficult. The best preparation is to do all the practice exams available as at least 75% of available marks on the exam are questions you will have seen before (with some numbers changed here or there), but please note that this can obviously change from year to year depending on the exam writer. My advice is to probably try and stay ahead of the lectures and you'll find the subject a walk in the park.

Chris Hough, Alireza. Chris knows his stuff, does have a few bad jokes, but covers the content pretty well, you need to pay attention to him though. Alireza has better notes than Chris, but I didn't find the lectures to be particularly helpful after a certain stage (missing 1 or 2 lectures can render the next 4-5 of them meaningless to you) so you pretty much need to attend all of them if you wan't to have a decent idea. The notes are pretty useless unless they are filled out, and the lectures aren't recorded so you can find yourself needing quite a bit of help at the end of the semester.

Yes, I believe 4 with solutions, it is more than enough for preparation.

3.5/5

No, no screen capture. Lecture notes + in class projector notes are on Blackboard

Mathematics for Engineers Glyn James, only really need 24 pages of this throughout the year for lectures. I didn't find it particularly useful for study, but if you're studious doing everything out of the book (from relevant chapters) will prepare you very well for this subject.

36x1 hour lectures, 12x2 hour tutes

S1/2011

91/HD