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MATH2637: MATHEMATICAL MODELLING II

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Type Open
Level 2
Credits 10
Availability Available in 2023/24
Module Cap 94
Location Durham
Department Mathematical Sciences

Prerequisites

  • Calculus I (Maths Hons) (MATH1081) or Calculus 1 (MATH1061) AND Linear Algebra I (Maths Hons) (MATH1091) or Linear Algebra 1 (MATH1071) AND (Programming I (MATH1587) and Dynamics I (MATH1607) OR Discovery Skills in Physics (PHYS1011) OR Computational Thinking (COMP1051))

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To develop skills in modelling the real world and the use ofcomputers in solving such models numerically

Content

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • By the end of the module students will: be able to modela 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.

Subject-specific Skills:

  • In addition students will have the ability to undertake anddefend the use of alternative mathematical skills in the following areas with minimal guidance: Modelling.

Key Skills:

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures introduce the basic concepts and provide general feedback.
  • Practical sessions develop and practice programming skills, and provideactive engagement and feedback to the learning process.
  • Weekly clinics will be used to support the practicals and give student an opportunity to consolidate their learning.
  • 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 two assessed Mini-Projects (one formative and one summative) will train students to write an extended report with precision and rigour of expression.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures10Weekly in Michaelmas1 Hour10Yes
Practical Classes10Weekly in Michaelmas2 Hours20Yes
Clinics10Weekly in Michaelmas2 Hour slot; expectation is just a few minutes per student 
Preparation, Reading, Homework50 
Formative Mini-Project120 
Total100 

Summative Assessment

Component: Mini-ProjectComponent Weighting: 100%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Mini-Project Report 1100Yes

Formative Assessment

Fortnightly or Weekly assignments. Formative Mini-Project.

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