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Course syllabus - Applied Mathematics
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MAA508
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Web Addresses
Reference Literature
Applied Mathematics
4. ed. : Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2013 - xv, 659 s.
ISBN: 9781118475805 LIBRIS-ID: 14211272
Applied mathematics
3. ed. : Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, cop. 2006 - xiv, 529 p.
ISBN: 0471746622- LIBRIS-ID: 11592545
URL: Link
Other Materials
We will use lecture notes by Lars-Erik Persson which can be found at the webaddress given above. They are based on the book by David Logan. If you want a more thorough treatment of the material than we will provide in the course, you can purchase Logans book.
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Compendiums
Tillämpad matematik
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Web Addresses
Applmath
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
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Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide a broad introduction to the concepts and methods of Applied Mathematics and through a mixture of individual and group assignments practice skills in calculation, reasoning, modeling and problem solving both independently and in collaboration with others.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able
- describe some mathematical models used in application areas such as thermal conductivity, biology, economics and finance
- explain the ideas behind dimensional analysis and scaling, and be able to articulate examples of models that lead to ordinary and partial differential equations
- describe the basic concepts and uses of transform theory and its applications, and to use transform methods for solving problems and analyzing models based on differential equations, difference equations and linear systems (input–output signal models)
- describe the basic concepts and applications of transform theory, and be able to use this in the analysis of models and to find solutions to problems in models described with differential and / or difference equations
- describe the basics of the theory of dynamical systems, chaos, stability and bifurcations, including both continuous-time and discrete-time systems and other iterative systems and processes
Course content
- introduction to applied mathematics. Introduction to dimensional analysis and scaling. Introduction to partial differential equations
- introduction to transform theory with applications. Introduction to the theory of dynamical systems, chaos, stability and bifurcations
Tuition
Lectures and / or classes med work done individually and in groups.
Examination
Exercise (INL1), 4.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Written and/or oral examination (TEN1), 3 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
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Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail