MA50200: Topic Review in Applied Mathematics

Lecturers: Chris Budd and Robert Scheichl

Aims and Objectives

This course has several aims. First of all we would like to introduce you to some interesting and important modern topics in applied mathematics. We will describe some important mathematical tools that are used/have been developed in these fields. You will then get the chance to learn more about a topic of your choice by studying some key papers in the field. However, this course aims also at developing your writing and presentational skills. You will have to write a a short review of the topic you have chosen at a level appropriate for an MSC student such as yourself to read, and give a presentation on it to your peers. You will also learn through peer assessment how to critically analyse other people's work. These are all very important skills that are going to be essential for your furture success in a professional career in industry or a career in academia.

Introduction to Four Hot Topics in Applied Mathematics

In addition, workshops on "How to give a good talk", "How to write a good scientific report", "Critical analysis - Effective evaluation of written materials".

More details can be found on the following handout: MA50200 Information Sheet

Preliminary Timetable
Week Wed 9.15am Thu 3.15pm Fri 2.15pm
1   (Jan 26-30) Introduction Multiscale Problems I Writing Skills I
2   (Feb 02-06) Inverse Problems I Inverse Problems II Inverse Problems III
3   (Feb 09-13) Discrete Maths I Discrete Maths II Discrete Maths III
4   (Feb 16-20) Multiscale Problems II Multiscale Problems III Multiscale Problems IV
5   (Feb 23-27) Multigrid I Multigrid II Project Choice/Literature Search
6   (Mar 02-06) Presentation Skills - Critical Analysis (2 hours)
7   (Mar 09-13) (Drop-in Hour) Writing Skills II -
8   (Mar 16-20) (Drop-in Hour) - -
9   (Mar 23-27) (Drop-in Hour) Short Presentations Feedback Session
10   (Apr 20-24) Report due! Assessed Presentations Assessed Presentations

Lecture Notes and Handouts

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Last updated 28/01/2009