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On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1) Build mathematical models based on conservation laws
2) Non-dimensionalise these models
3) Analyse these models using dimensional scaling arguments
4) Convert PDE's into ODE's via similarity transformations
5) Solve simple PDE systems using the method of characteristics
6) Analyse discontinuities and shocks
7) Solve optimisation problems using variational calculus
8) Apply all of the above techniques to problems in sustainability and the enviornment
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 36 |
Total | 108 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Take-home assignments and in-class tests | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Examination: Final examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |