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.

THIS MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO STUDY

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