Postgraduate Course: Fundamental Mathematics for Geoscientists (GESC11008)
Course Outline
School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Geosciences |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
On completion of this course, the student should master the basic mathematical skills such as integration, ordinary and partial differential equation, solution of linear and non-linear equations, and all of which are required int he core and compulsory courses, such as exploration methods, inverse and wave field theory and rock physics |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 1 (Sem 1), Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 35 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Student should attain basic proficiency in calculus and algebra, and an understanding of differential equations. |
Assessment Information
One Degree Exam (100%) |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Mark Chapman
Tel: (0131 6)50 8521
Email: mark.chapman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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