| Unit name | Introduction to Physical Modelling |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATH11008 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Deegan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Normally an A in A-level mathematics or equivalent. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Physical modelling is the art of reducing a complicated phenomenon down to the essential features which can then be mathematically codified and analysed. This course is an introduction to the tools and concepts that are commonly used in physical modelling. Primary among these tools is the computer. Hence, the course begins with a practical introduction to programming and computer based analysis, with Matlab and Maple, and uses computation through out. Topics that will be covered are drawn from current applied mathematics research and include dimensional analysis, difference equations, dynamical systems, and information theory.
