Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module MATH2637: MATHEMATICAL MODELLING II
Department: Mathematical Sciences
MATH2637:
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING II
Type |
Open |
Level |
2 |
Credits |
10 |
Availability |
|
Module Cap |
|
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
- (Calculus and Probability 1 (MATH1061) and Linear Algebra 1 (MATH1071) and Programming and Dynamics 1 (MATH1041)) OR (Calculus and Probability 1 (MATH1061) and Linear Algebra 1 (MATH1071) and Discovery Skills in Physics (PHYS1011)) OR (Calculus and Probability 1 (MATH1061) and Linear Algebra 1 (MATH1071) and Computational Thinking (COMP1051))
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To develop skills in modelling the real world and the use of
computers in solving them numerically
Content
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the module students will: be able to model
a range of problems drawn from the physical world.
- Have acquired a range of programming skills in Python appropriate for solving a
range of problems drawn from the physical world.
- In addition students will have the ability to undertake and
defend the use of alternative mathematical skills in the following
areas with minimal guidance: Modelling.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures introduce the basic concepts.
- Practical sessions develop and practice programming skills, and provide
active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
- Practical classes
- Formative and summative assessments guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills.
They are also an aid in developing students' awareness of standards required.
- The written report will train students to write an extended report with precision and rigour of expression.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
Lectures |
10 |
1 per week for 10 weeks in Michaelmas |
1 Hour |
10 |
|
Practical Classes |
10 |
Weekly in Michaelmas |
2 Hour |
20 |
■ |
Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
70 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
100 |
|
Summative Assessment
Component: Project Work |
Component Weighting: 100% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
Written Extended Report |
|
65% |
yes |
Continual Assessment |
|
35% |
yes |
Fortnightly or Weekly assignments.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University