Postgraduate Course: Mathematical Models 1 (MATH11102)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course covers the application of mathematics to build models across a range of scientific phenomena.
The course is divided into two main parts: introduction to continuum mechanics and applications to Newtonian fluid mechanics. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
An introduction to mathematical modelling of a given observed phenomena.
Thorough understanding of the applications of tensor calculus in mechanics, with applications to fluid mechanics, geophysics and magnetohydrodynamics.
An understanding of the relation between local conservation laws and global balance equations in continuum models.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
Selection of this course requires the approval of the Programme Director. |
| Keywords | MMod1 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: J.Simon@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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