MA3DSNU-Dynamical Systems

Module Provider: Mathematics and Statistics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Semesters in which taught: Semester 1 module
Pre-requisites: MA2DE2NU Differentiable Equations II
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Peter Chamberlain
Email: p.g.chamberlain@reading.ac.uk

NUIST Module Lead: Leta Temesgen Desta
Email: leta_temesgen@163.com

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module addresses the geometric theory of planar dynamical systems.

 

Aims:

To develop an understanding of the elements of nonlinear differential equations and dynamical systems.

Assessable learning outcomes:

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

• analyse the structure of planar nonlinear dynamical systems;


• solve appropriate problems in nonlinear dynamics.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The course addresses the geometric theory of planar dynamical systems. This is the study of non- linear differential equations where the simple techniques used in linear equations do not apply and some interesting techniques are used to obtain useful information about nonlinear systems by investigating related linear systems and synthesising the information obtained.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures supported by problem sheets

Contact hours:

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Lectures	36
Tutorials	12
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	10
Wider reading (directed)	10
Exam revision/preparation	12
Advance preparation for classes	10
Revision and preparation	10
Total hours by term	100	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

2 hours

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

A number of exercise sheets, and one examination paper.

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 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

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

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 19 September 2023