Summary

80 modules found

  2. ID2003 - Science Methods

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    10
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    1.00 pm Mon, 1.00 pm Tue, 4.00 pm Thu
    Assessment
    1.5-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr C G M Paxton

    This module provides an overview of the rationale, methods, history and philosophy of science. We explore the different definitions of science, the distinction between science and …

  3. ID2005 - Scientific Thinking

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 1.00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed Tutorials: 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Thu
    Assessment
    1.75-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr C G M Paxton

    This module provides an overview of the rationale, methods, history and philosophy of science and is a more detailed, 15-credit version of ID2003. We explore the different…

  4. MT1001 - Introductory Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    9.00 am
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr S Dimoudis

    This module is designed to give students a secure base in elementary calculus to allow them to tackle the mathematics needed in other sciences. Students wishing to do more…

  5. MT1002 - Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    9.00 am
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr A N Wright

    This module is designed to introduce students to the ideas, methods and techniques which they will need for applying mathematics in the physical sciences or for taking the study…

  6. MT1002 - Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    9.00 am
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr F L Smith

    This module is designed to introduce students to the ideas, methods and techniques which they will need for applying mathematics in the physical sciences or for taking the study…

  7. MT1003 - Pure and Applied Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    9am (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr S Lisai

    This module aims to provide students with experience of both pure and applied mathematics, and the role that mathematical computing plays in both subjects. Exposure to new topics…

  8. MT1007 - Statistics in Practice

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    11.00 am
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr M L Burt

    This module provides an introduction to statistical reasoning, elementary but powerful statistical methodologies, and real world applications of statistics. Case studies based on…

  9. MT2501 - Linear Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon Mon (odd weeks), Wed and Fri [Semester 1]; 11.00 am Mon (even weeks), Tue and Thu [Semester 2]
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework (including class test 15%) = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr A Naughton

    This module extends the knowledge and skills that students have gained concerning matrices and systems of linear equations. It introduces the basic theory of vector spaces, linear …

  10. MT2501 - Linear Mathematics

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon Mon (odd weeks), Wed and Fri [Semester 1]; 11.00 am Mon (even weeks), Tue and Thu [Semester 2]
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework (including class test 15%) = 30%
    Coordinator
    Prof J D Mitchell

    This module extends the knowledge and skills that students have gained concerning matrices and systems of linear equations. It introduces the basic theory of vector spaces, linear …

  11. MT2502 - Analysis

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    11.00 am Mon (even weeks), Tue and Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework (including class test 15%) = 30%
    Coordinator
    Prof J M Fraser

    The main purpose of this module is to introduce the key concepts of real analysis: limit, continuity and differentiation. Emphasis will be placed on the rigorous development of…