Postgraduate Course: Mathematical Models 1 (MATH11102)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Mathematics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course covers the application of mathematics to build models across a range of scientific phenomena.
The course is divided into two main parts: introduction to continuum mechanics and applications to Newtonian fluid mechanics. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Mathematical Models 1 | 3:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An introduction to mathematical modelling of a given observed phenomena.
Thorough understanding of the applications of tensor calculus in mechanics, with applications to fluid mechanics, geophysics and magnetohydrodynamics.
An understanding of the relation between local conservation laws and global balance equations in continuum models. |
Assessment Information
Examination 80%
Continuous Assessment 20% |
Special Arrangements
| Selection of this course requires the approval of the Programme Director. |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | MMod1 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
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Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
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