MT2507
Mathematical Modelling
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 8
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
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.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT2503
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
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%