Undergraduate Course: Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (MATH08016)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering |
| Course website |
http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Ordinary differential equations: separable, second order linear with constant coefficients. Solution in series. Functions of several variables: partial derivatives, directional derivatives, with applications to tangent planes and normals. Chain rule. Jacobians. Taylor series with applications. Double and repeated integrals, change of variable. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 0 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Tutorials: M at 1000, 1110 and 1210 (shared with MAT-2-am3) |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Ability to solve simple linear ordinary differential equations of first and second order
2. Ability to solve simple non-linear ordinary differential equations arising in physical problems
3. Ability to apply certain methods for multivariable calculus in physical problems
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Assessment Information
| Coursework: 15%; Degree Examination: 85%; at least 40% must be achieved in each component. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
mm3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: |
Course secretary |
Mrs Karen Downie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5793
Email: |
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