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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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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| Transferable skills | 
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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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