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Applied Engineering Mathematics II equips learners with mathematical techniques used in engineering and technology. The course covers vector algebra, partial derivatives, differential equations, and mathematical modelling. Learners will develop problem-solving and analytical skills through practical activities, assignments, quizzes, discussions, and projects.
This course introduces trainees to MATLAB, a high-level programming and numerical computing environment widely used in mathematics, engineering, statistics, and data analysis. The course is designed for beginners with little or no prior programming experience and emphasizes practical, hands-on learning.
Trainees will become familiar with the MATLAB interface, basic commands, variables, scripts, and functions. The course also covers data manipulation, mathematical and statistical computations, and basic data visualization techniques. By the end of the course, trainees will be able to apply MATLAB skills to solve mathematical and data-related problems in academic and workplace settings.
By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:
Navigate and use the MATLAB environment effectively.
Apply basic MATLAB commands and syntax correctly.
Create and manipulate variables, vectors, and matrices.
Write and execute simple scripts and user-defined functions.
Perform basic mathematical and statistical computations.
Introduction to MATLAB
Overview of MATLAB and its applications
MATLAB interface and workspace
Command Window, Editor, and Help features
Basic MATLAB Commands and Syntax
MATLAB syntax rules
Built-in functions
Commenting and formatting code
Variables, Data Types, and Arrays
Scalars, vectors, and matrices
Indexing and array operations
Common data types
Mathematical and Statistical Operations
Arithmetic and algebraic operations
Built-in mathematical functions
Basic statistics (mean, median, standard deviation)
Interactive quizzes to assess trainees’ understanding of MATLAB syntax and concepts.
Guided hands-on practical exercises using MATLAB commands and tools.
Coding practice tasks involving scripts, functions, vectors, and matrices.
Mini practical assignments focused on solving mathematical and data-related problems.
Data import and analysis activities using real datasets.
Data visualization tasks involving creation and interpretation of plots.
Online discussion forums for peer learning and problem-solving.
Demonstration videos followed by practical tasks.
End-of-module competency-based practical assessments.
