Handbook

This unit will broaden your exposure to the toolkit of applied mathematics techniques required to tackle various problems encountered in real-world modelling. Building on the prerequisite knowledge of linear algebra and multivariable calculus, you will learn methods for reducing real world problems into mathematical ones. You will then learn a broad range of analytical techniques focused on some commonly encountered systems in modelling. Some of these topics include solving optimization problems, fitting models to data, analysing dynamical systems and partial differential equation models. Application areas include traffic modelling, image processing, inventory management, logistics and other scientific and industrial problems. You will have the opportunity to consider a specific real world problem using your own mathematical modelling approach alongside a client/supervisor. Assessment will include working in teams to solve real-world problems, and presenting the results to the client.