| Unit name | Mathematical and Data Modelling 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMAT30005 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Hennessy |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) | |
| 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 |
This unit will build on the Mathematical and Data Modelling 1 and 2 units in the first two years of the engineering mathematics degree programmes and complete our students' thorough grounding in team-based mathematical modelling and problem solving applied to real world problems.
The unit will be divided into 3 project phases each taking 7 term-time weeks. At the start of each phase real world projects will be presented to the students mostly drawn from external stakeholders. Students will then be allocated to groups of 4-6 to work on each project.
During each project students will be trained in the problem solving approach, and work on and be guided towards and through particular mathematical/computational solution methodologies by the supervising academics. At the end of the phase each group of students will present their results and submit a written technical report.
Aims:
To give students a thorough grounding in mathematical modelling and problem solving applied to real world engineering / applied science problems. The course will cover both model-centric and data-centric paradigms.
At the end of the course students will:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions including online group meetings, and presentations. The core activity will be in the form of group modelling projects on topics of interest to academia, business, or industry.
4 x Summative Assessment, 100% - Coursework. This will assess all ILOs.
When assessment does not go to plan
If a student does not pass the unit overall and has failed any individual piece of coursework assessment, then re-assessment of this component will take the same form as the original summative assessment.
If a student does not pass the unit overall and has failed at least one of the group projects but not all of the group projects, then re-assessment of this component will take the form of an individual modelling project that includes a reflective component on group work.
If a student does not pass the unit overall and has failed all of the group projects, then re-assessment is only possible as part of a supplementary year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EMAT30005).
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 University 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. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
