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.

The material will be introduced over 36 hours consisting of 18 hour lectures and 18 hours practicals. Ths will usually be delivered as 2 lectures and 1 practical per week for the first 9 weeks, and 3 practicals per week for the final 3 weeks.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1

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

Prior study of CE61014-4 Mathematics and Statistics for Computing Students, or CE61015-4 Mathematical Foundations, or CE61010-4 Balancing Maths for Engineering or equivalent.

Recommended Reading
Guide to Mathematical Modelling, D. Edwards and M. Hamson, Macmillan 2007, ISBN: 978-0-8311-3337-5

Getting started with MAPLE, C-K. Cheung, G. E. Keough and M. S. J. May, John Wiley 2009, ISBN: 978-0470-45554-8