TIEA383 Mathematical Modelling 1 (5 cr)
Description
Contents
The course is an introduction to mathematical modeling, i.e. on how to describe real phenomena using mathematical concepts. The course consists of about 10 independent video lectures that approach modeling from different angles and with different methods. The course is given by a network coordinated by Tampere University.
Methods
Weekly lectures and related group exercises, final project, active commenting on the work of other student groups.
Grading
Weekly exercises (40%), final project (40%), commenting (20%).
Learning outcomes
Student knows about different types of modelling techniques, can create simple models as team work and can assess different models built on different grounds, and to give constructive feedback on models.
Additional information
Description of prerequisites
Calculus with several variables (partial derivatives, multidimensional integration)
Basics of differential and partial differential equations
Basics of statistics
Basics of physics (like speed, acceleration, force, energy)
Basics of linear algebra (matrices)
Literature
- Seppo Pohjolainen (toim), Matemaattinen mallinnus, WSOYPro, 2010; ISBN: 978-951-0-35408-7