100% in course assessment.
1. A group (student numbers permitting otherwise individual) project weighted 40% assessed by a group (student numbers permitting otherwise individual) 15 minute presentation and individual 1200 word reports (1, 2, 3 and 4)
2. An individual project weighted 60% assessed by a 2000 word individual report (1, 2, 3 and 4)

Modelling methodology and the modelling process.
Deterministic and stochastic models.
Simulation modelling.
Modelling with differential equations.
Use of a computer algebra package.

Recommended Reading
Guide to Mathematical Modelling, D. Edwards and M. Hamson, Macmillan 1994, ISBN: 0333459350

Getting started with MAPLE, C-K. Cheung, G. E. Keough and M. S. J. May, John Wiley 2004, ISBN: 0-471-47013-9

Prior study of CE61002-1 / CE61014-1 Mathematics and Statistics for Computing Students, or CE61015-1 Mathematical Foundations, or equivalent.

An advanced computer algebra package such as MAPLE.
A spreadsheet such as EXCEL.
A high level computer language such as that incorporated within MAPLE.

Students will receive two one-hour lectures each week covering the requisite theory. A one-hour tutorial will be devoted each week to instruction in the use of a suitable computer algebra package during which the student will work through carefully structured learning material.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1
THIS MODULE WILL NORMALLY RUN IN SEMESTER 2