Undergraduate Course: Waves in the Environment and Telecommunications (MATH10042)
Course Outline
School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Specialist Mathematics & Statistics (Honours) |
Course website |
http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk |
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Course description |
Course for final year students in Honours programmes in Mathematics.
Waves are one of the most widespread and familiar features of the natural world, ranging from waves on water to light to optical fibres. This course will give a unified description and mathematical framework for modelling various types of wave motion. The two major types of waves will be studied, hyperbolic and dispersive waves. Physical examples will be emphasised, with examples taken from traffic flow theory, supersonic flow, water waves, laser physics and optical telecommunications. |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop the ability to analyse, through using developed mathematical techniques, the main types of wave motion, hyperbolic waves and dispersive waves. |
Assessment Information
Examination only.
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Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Liam O'Carroll
Tel: (0131 6)50 5070
Email: L.O'Carroll@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Jennifer Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5048
Email: Jennifer.Marshall@ed.ac.uk |
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