Complex Systems - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Complex Systems | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | MTHM605 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Mark Callaway (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 10 |
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In this module, you will encounter a wide range of dynamical behaviours exhibited by complex systems in nature, society and technology. You will gain an understanding of the underlying mechanisms that lead to complex behaviour and how to model complex systems computationally. By gaining an understanding of the paradigms and methods of complexity science you will be well equipped to undertake further studies in this emerging discipline, which is vital to understanding our increasingly complex world.
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
2. Acquire skills in modelling and simulating complex systems numerically;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
4. Decide on appropriate modelling approaches;
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
6. Communicate the value of modelling and simulation of complex systems to a range of end users in ecology, environmental science or energy engineering.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 33 | Guided Independent Study | 117 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 11 | Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 22 | Computer Labs |
Guided Independent Study | 117 | Independent Study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Informal exercises and practicals | One sheet per topic | 1-5 | Written/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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Worksheets | 60% | One worksheet per topic | 1-5 | Written/Oral |
Investigation | 40% |
In-depth investigation based on one or more topics. Assessed by report (approx. 2000 words / 10 pages) plus computer code.
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1-6 | Written/Oral |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Worksheets | Coursewrk (100%) | 1-5 | To be agreed by consequences of failure meeting |
Investigation | Coursework (100%) | 1-6 | To be agreed by consequences of failure meeting |
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | Strogatz, S.H. | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 2nd | Westview Press | 2015 | 978-0429492563 |
Set | Wolfram, S. | A New Kind of Science | Wolfram Media | 2002 | 1579550088 | |
Set | Hu, J., Wang, Z. & Gao, H. | Nonlinear Stochastic Systems with Network-induced Phenomena: Recursive Filtering and Sliding-mode Design | Springer | 2015 | 978-3319087108 | |
Set | Gillman, R.A. & David Housman, D. | Game theory: a Modeling Approach | CRC Press | 2019 | 978-1482248098 |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | MTHM607 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Monday 14th December 2020 | LAST REVISION DATE | Friday 27th January 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Complexity; Computational Modelling; Dynamical Systems; Networks; Stochastic Systems |
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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.