School of Computing and Mathematics  
 
 
MAT-30011 Waves  
Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Heckl    Room: MAC2.23, Tel:33423  
Teaching Team:  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733075
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

MAT-20008 MAT-20004

Barred Combinations

None

Description

The module aims to give an account of the underlying mathematical theory that describes the behaviour of waves. The mathematical development of the subject is combined with a discussion of applications, for example musical instruments. The module material is illuminated by small demonstrations and by computer-generated animations of wave processes. The topics include: the wave equation, waves on stretched strings, waves on membranes, waves on beams, sound waves, and waves in liquids with a free surface.

Aims

Intended Learning Outcomes

Study hours

Lectures : 25 hours
Private Study : 120 hours
Examples Classes : 5 hours


Description of Module Assessment

Assessment by coursework (20%) and examination (80%)



1: Exercise weighted 20%
PROBLEM SOLVING


2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 80%
2 HOUR UNSEEN EXAM



Version: (1.04S) Created: 04/Jun/2010

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