| Unit name | Partial Differential Equations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMAT30010 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gadelha |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
EMAT10005 Engineering Physics 1, EMAT20010 Engineering Physics 2, EMAT20200 Engineering Mathematics 2 (or equivalent background for all three units and understanding of the relevant topics). |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Description: This unit focuses on partial differential equation, along with the mathematical methods required to solve them. Students will also learn how to derive models of partial differential equations with application in physical and biological contexts.
Aims: Students will acquire a solid background in partial differential equation, which prepares them to handle much more challenging engineering problems. The course provides a firm grounding in the solution methods for partial differential equations. The course aims to give an appreciation of how mathematical analysis provides a solid grounding for physical intuition.
By the end of this unit, students should:
1. Being able to derive common partial differential equations, such as heat, wave and Laplace, and deformable bodies from first principles based on constitutive laws.
2. Being able to solve partial differential equations using methods such as characteristics, separation of variables, Fourier transforms and Laplace transform.
1 Summative Assessment, 100% - Summer Exam. This will assess all ILOs.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
