MA4WW-Water Waves

Module Provider: Mathematics and Statistics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites: MA2DE Differential Equations
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: MA3WW Water Waves
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr Nick Biggs
Email: n.r.t.biggs@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This course investigates interesting and key aspects of the theory of linear water waves.

Aims:

To investigate and understand a variety of phenomena displayed by water waves.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students are expected to be able to:

• Recognise and solve problems concerning a variety of water wave phenomena.

This module will be assessed to a greater depth than the excluded module MA3WW.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

This course investigates interesting and key aspects of the theory of linear water waves, including ripples, shallow water theory, waves in fluid of intermediate depth, and deep water waves.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures supported by problem sheets and lecture-based tutorials.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20
Tutorials	6
Guided independent study:	74
Total hours by term	100	0	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

2 hour exam.

The examination for this module will require a narrowly defined time window and is likely to be held in a dedicated exam venue.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Problem sheets

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

One examination paper of 2 hours duration in August/September.

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Last updated: 22 September 2022