Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus (NSCI0027)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Natural Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is aimed at students who have some prior knowledge of vectors, matrices, and the calculus of partial differentiation. It is designed as a follow-on course to NSCI0005 for natural sciences students, but could follow on from any first course in mathematical methods with appropriate content.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module is tailored towards students who are combining mathematics with scientific study. Emphasis is on topics and techniques that are needed for applications such as bioinformatics, electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, modelling of epidemics or turbulence.

Students will study double and triple integrals, vector calculus including line and surface integrals, gradient, divergence and curl and theorems including divergence, Stokes's and Green's.听 Students will also study matrices, eigenvalue problems, vector spaces and linear algebra techniques.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 30% Coursework

70% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 58
Module leader: Dr Ali Mozaffari
Who to contact for more information: natsci@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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