Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2020-2021 (archived)
Module COMP52215: Continuous and Discrete Systems
Department: Computer Science
COMP52215: Continuous and Discrete Systems
| Type | Tied | Level | 5 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2020/21 | Module Cap | None. |
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| Tied to | G5K609 |
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Prerequisites
- Core Ib
Corequisites
- n/a
Excluded Combination of Modules
- n/a
Aims
- Provide advanced knowledge and critical understanding of paradigms, fundamental ideas, algorithms and methods behind the modelling and simulation of continuous systems (partial differential equations)
- Provide advanced knowledge and critical understanding of paradigms, fundamental ideas, algorithms and methods behind the modelling and simulation of discrete systems
Content
- Continuous Systems
- Discrete Systems
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Understanding and critical reflection of advanced ideas, numerical techniques and algorithms used to study discrete models
- Understanding and critical reflection of advanced ideas, numerical techniques and algorithms used to study continuous models
Subject-specific Skills:
- Basic familiarity with state-of-the-art algorithms to solve large-scale and data intense challenges
- Competence to translate continuous and discrete problem descriptions into algorithmic formulations; competent and educated selection of appropriate solution algorithms
Key Skills:
- Familiarity with advanced paradigms and modern algorithms underlying scientific computing both for discrete and continuous systems
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- n/a
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Lectures for Continuous Systems | 12 | 2 per week | 60 minutes | 12 | |
| Practical Classes for Continuous Systems | 4 | 2 per week | 60 minutes | 4 | |
| Lectures for Discrete Systems | 12 | 2 per week | 60 minutes | 12 | |
| Practical Classes for Discrete Systems | 4 | 2 per week | 60 minutes | 4 | |
| Self Study | 118 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Summative Coursework | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Discrete Systems Coursework | 1 week | 50% | |
| Continuous Systems Coursework | 1 week | 50% | |
Formative Assessment:
n/a
■ 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