Mathematics for Natural Sciences A (NSCI0005)

Key information

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

Restrictions: Students taking this module are expected to hold an A-level or equivalent qualification in Mathematics.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide the mathematical foundations and techniques for the physics streams of the Natural Sciences degree programme.听听

The emphasis is on applications, giving you practice in mathematical manipulation and problem solving rather than rigorous proofs and derivations. You should be able to apply these mathematical ideas to a variety of scientific problems.听听

You will be introduced to the Python programming language, which is used for examples and in assessments.听

You will learn to:听

[1] Be able to understand Python code and write your own short programmes听

[2] Investigate scientific problems with a combination of analytic and computational approaches听

[3] Communicate mathematical content accurately and infer scientific conclusions听

The topics that you will study are:听

Complex numbers听
Sequences, series, limits and convergence听
Matrices and vectors听
Partial differentiation and multivariable calculus听
Integration
1st and 2nd order ordinary differential equations听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 59
Module leader: Dr Ali Mozaffari-chinjani
Who to contact for more information: natsci@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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 exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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