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Department of Mathematical Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14

TSMA-AFL02: PG Dip Modern Applications of Mathematics

Leading to the award of POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MODERN APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60

Students must take at least 45 credits at Masters level (e.g. coded MA4* or MA5*) during Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.

Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
MA50174 Advanced numerical computation 6 Credits
MA50190 Methods for differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 Credits from the following list: LIST A1
List A1
  • Students wishing to follow the mathematical biology stream must select MA40197 from this list.
  • Students must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 Credits
MA40043 Real & abstract analysis 6 Credits
MA40045 Dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
MA40092 Classical statistical inference 6 Credits
MA40171 Numerical solution of PDEs II 6 Credits
MA40197 Advanced mathematical biology 6 Credits
MA50125 Markov processes & applications 6 Credits
MA50183 Specialist reading course 6 Credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 Credits from the following list: LIST B1
List B1
  • You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
  • All units (except Medical Statistics) are available at both honours and masters level. You must ensure that you do not choose the same unit at both levels.
  • You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30046 Linear control theory 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30051 Numerical linear algebra 6 Credits
MA30084 Generalised linear models 6 Credits
MA30086 Medical statistics 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA50046 Linear control theory 6 Credits
MA50084 Generalised linear models 6 Credits
MA50087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA50178 Numerical linear algebra 6 Credits
MA50179 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA50181 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 18 Credits from the following list: LIST C1
List C1
  • You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
  • You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
BB40117 Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature 6 Credits
BB40128 The evolution of genetic systems 6 Credits
CM30072 Safety-critical computer systems 6 Credits
EE30031 Digital communications 6 Credits
EE30123 Power electronics & drives 1 6 Credits
EE40054 Digital image processing 6 Credits
EE40098 Computational intelligence 6 Credits
ME30031 Thermofluid systems 6 Credits
ME30032 Aerodynamics 6 Credits
ME40054 Computational fluid dynamics 6 Credits
ME40061 Biomechanics 6 Credits
ME40064 System modelling & simulation 6 Credits
ME50029 Control systems 6 Credits
ME50030 Structural mechanics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
  • MA40198 and MA40177 are compulsory only for students who have not previously studied these units (or an equivalent). Students who have previously studied either unit should take an additional optional unit. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice.
  • MA40177 will not be compulsory for students following the mathematical biology stream (students may choose an alternative optional unit instead). If you wish to follow this stream, please contact your Director of Studies before selecting your optional units.
MA40177 Scientific computing 6 Credits
MA40198 Applied statistical inference 6 Credits
MA50176 Case studies in mathematical modelling and industrial mathematics 6 Credits
MA50200 Project scoping 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 Credits from the following list: LIST A2
List A2
  • You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
MA40049 Elasticity 6 Credits
MA40050 Nonlinear equations & bifurcations 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40058 Probability with martingales 6 Credits
MA40061 Nonlinear & optimal control theory 6 Credits
MA40189 Topics in Bayesian statistics 6 Credits
MA40239 Discrete probability 6 Credits
MA50215 Specialist reading course 6 Credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 Credits from the following list: LIST B2
List B2
  • You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
  • All units (except Applied Statistics) are available at both honours and masters level. You must ensure that you do not choose the same unit at both levels.
  • You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30085 Time series 6 Credits
MA30089 Stochastic processes & finance 6 Credits
MA30091 Applied statistics 6 Credits
MA30170 Numerical solution of PDEs I 6 Credits
MA50059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA50063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA50085 Time series 6 Credits
MA50089 Stochastic processes & finance 6 Credits
MA50170 Numerical solution of PDEs I 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 Credits from the following list: LIST C2
List C2
  • You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
  • You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
BB30169 Concepts in systems biology 6 Credits
BB50166 Field course 6 Credits
CH40039 Computational chemistry 3 Credits
CM30073 Advanced algorithms & complexity 6 Credits
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
CM30173 Cryptography 6 Credits
CM30226 Logic and semantics of programming languages 6 Credits
CM30229 Intelligent control and cognitive systems 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30087 Fluid dynamics 3 Credits
PH30094 Planetary physics 3 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.