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MC381 Modelling physical systems

MC381 Modelling physical systems

Credits: 20 Convenor: Dr. Christiane Tretter Semester: 1
Prerequisites: essential: MC224; MC227
Assessment: Regular coursework: 10% Three hour exam: 90%
Lectures: 36 Problem Classes: 10
Tutorials: none Private Study: 104
Labs: none Seminars: none
Project: none Other: none
Surgeries: none Total: 150

Course Description

This course presents a variety of examples of the mathematical treatment of physical problems.

Aims

This course aims to show the student something of the range of classical applied mathematics, with particular emphasis on the mathematical methods involved.

Syllabus and reading list to be announced.

Details of Assessment

The final assessment of this module will be based on contributions of 10% from coursework and 90% from a three-hour examination during the Winter exam period. The 10% coursework contribution will come from the weekly work. In all there will be eight pieces of coursework, the best six being counted. The examination paper will contain 8 questions, with full marks on the paper obtainable from 5 complete answers.

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