Advanced Interdisciplinary Mathematics - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Advanced Interdisciplinary Mathematics | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ECM2912 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Tim Hughes (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 40 |
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In this module you will continue to develop the interdisciplinary perspective to mathematical sciences. Your learning will follow a three-stage cycle of colloquia, followed by group work, followed by sharing your work with the class: Contemporary, expert-led colloquia will address state of the art issues from ecology, environmental science, and renewable energy; Each colloquium will be followed by break out-sessions with you working in small groups, with guidance from the module leader and classroom assistants to further your understanding of mathematical modelling and scientific computing. Finally, you will present findings from the group work back to peers for discussion. Each of these three stages will be repeated three times to extend your knowledge of the underlying science and the relevant mathematical, statistical and computational approaches. You will also gain important experience of planning and carrying out research projects, scientific communication, and working in groups.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 39 | Guided Independent Study | 111 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Lectures | 15 | Colloquium lectures, regular lectures and wrap-up sessions |
Group Activities | 24 | Guided mathematical investigation |
Presentation | 3 | Presentation sessions |
Guided Independent Study | 108 | Wider reading and preparation |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Group discussions | Multiple discussions during group work sessions | 1-7 | Oral |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Portfolio | 60 | To comprise a group presentation (10 minutes plus questions), a group poster (1 side A2), and a group report (4 sides A4) | 1-6 | Written |
Class Test | 30 | Approx. 1 hour | 1-4 | Written |
Engagement | 10 | N/A | 5-6 | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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All above | Individual Report 3000 words (or equivalent) | 1-6 | Submit by last week in August |
If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
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Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | McMahon, D. | MATLAB Demystified | McGraw-Hill | 2007 | 978-0071485517 | |
Set | Higham, D. and Higham, N. | MATLAB Guide | 3rd | SIAM | 2017 | 978-1611974652 |
Set | Kharab, A. and Guenther, R.B. | An Introduction To Numerical Methods: A MATLAB Approach | Chapman & Hall | 2012 | 978-1439868997 | |
Set | Hahn, Brian D. | Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists | 4th | Academic Press | 2010 | 9780123748836 012 |
Set | Sorensen, B. | Renewable Energy: Physics, Engineering, Environmental Impacts, Economics and Planning | 5th | Academic Press | 2017 | |
Set | Greig, D.M. | Optimisation | Longman | 1980 | ||
Set | Vynnycky, E. and White, R.G. | An Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling | 1st | Oxford University Press, USA | 2010 | |
Set | Scott, J., Carrington, P.J. (eds.) | The SAGE Handbook of Social Network Analysis | 1st | Sage Publications Ltd | 2011 | |
Set | Newman, M.E.J. | Networks: An Introduction | Oxford University Press | 2010 | 978-0199206650 | |
Set | Grimm, V. and Railsback, S.F. | Individual-based Modelling and Ecology | Princeton University Press | 2005 |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | ECM1913, ECM1911, ECM2911 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 5 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 7th May 2015 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 8th February 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Interdisciplinary mathematics; Mathematical sciences; Ecology; Renewable Energy; Environmental Science |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.