University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 12.00 noon Mon (odd weeks), Wed and Fri

This module provides an introduction to a variety of techniques that are used throughout applied mathematics. It discusses how to translate physical problems into mathematics and covers such topics as differential equations, dynamics, numerical methods and Fourier series. It illustrates how these are used when solving problems. It is recommended that students in the Faculties of Arts and Divinity take an even number of the 15-credit 2000-level MT modules.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT2503

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 hours of lectures (x 10 weeks), 1-hour tutorial (x 5 weeks), 1-hour examples class (x 5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 35

Guided independent study hours: 115

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 70%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 30%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor T Neukirch
Module teaching staff: Prof Thomas Neukirch
Module coordinator email tn3@st-andrews.ac.uk

Additional information from school

For guidance on module choice at 2000-level in Mathematics and Statistics please consult the School Handbook, at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/maths/current/ug/programmes/