Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of the module, students should be able to
1. Carry out calculations using Laplace transforms, solve ODEs via Laplace-transform methods
2. Evaluate certain integrals in asymptotic limits using the saddle-point method
3. Formulate the solution of ODEs as contour integrals and evaluate these integrals in certain limits
4. Solve ODEs in limiting cases using WKB theory, including turning points
5. Solve ODEs via power-series solutions, understand the analytical properties of these solutions
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous Assessment: Combination of midterm exams, take-home assignments, and quizzes. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: End of Trimester Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
---|---|
Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
This is implemented by the lecturer, who will go through solutions of selected problems.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |