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TMA4195

Mathematical Modelling

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment

About

About the course

Course content

Dimensional analysis. Scaling. Perturbation analysis, dynamical models. Conservation laws. Applications from engineering and natural sciences. Case studies.

Learning outcome

The course aims to impart a knowledge of principles and methods for formulating and analyzing mathematical models of systems and processes from engineering and science.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and a modelling seminar in groups. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. This portfolio comprises a written final examination, 75%, and the modeling seminar, 25%. The results for the constituent parts are to be given in %-points, while the grade for the whole portfolio (course grade) is given by the letter grading system. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIF5036 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 75/100 Date 2010-12-21 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Arbeider
Weighting 25/100

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