M3202C - Mathematical modelling

Module objectives:

·         To implement the knowledge gained in mathematics by reflecting on a problem as a group.

Skills covered:

·         Group working and report back in the form of a concise written report and a presentation.

·         Debates and critiques concerning the subject and/or the results obtained.

·         Reasoning.

·         Analysis of documents and report back (oral and written).

Prerequisites:

Content:

·         Collectively formulating a problem and modelling it.

·         Finding the mathematical tools necessary, possibly locating them in an historical perspective.

·         Formulating a complete or partial solution, possibly implementing it.

Implementation procedures:

·         Reinvestment of concepts and known mathematical methods.

·         Use of suitable software.

·         Team working with different subjects.

·         Use of subjects available in open project and solution catalogues and workshops.

Possible extensions:

Key words:

Discovery; Unformulated problems; Questioning