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On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Give examples of situations and problems which can be naturally modelled by differential equations.
2. Solve simple first-order and second-order equations and be able to apply existence theorems related to them.
3. Solve linear systems and classify the critical points of such systems.
4. Analyse simple cases of non-linear systems through linearisation.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Total | 116 |
To be eligible to take this module the student should have taken and passed a module or modules whose learning outcomes include a working knowledge of and understanding of the differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable. The student should also have passed at least one module in linear algebra.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Class Test: Class test to happen close to the 2 week study period | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Examination: 2-hour written test | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 85 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
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