MSc Computational Mathematics

Programme Director: Dr. Simon MalhamSimon Malham

Programme Codes: F1CM-COM

MSc Computational Mathematics Student Guide 2016/17

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Semester 1 Timetable Semester 2 Timetable

Mandatory Courses

Code Title Semester
F11MT Modelling and Tools 1
F11SS Stochastic Simulation 2
F11ND Numerical Analysis of PDEs 2
F11GM MSc Dissertation (MSc Only) 3

Optional Courses: Any 2 from

Code Title Semester
F21SF Software Engineering Foundations 1
F11AM Mathematical Ecology 1
F71SM Statistical Methods 1
F11NC Numerical Analysis ODEs 1
F11AE Applied Mathematics E 1
F11MM Optimisation 1
F11AP Approximation of Continuous Systems 1
F11FM Functional Analysis 1
F21BC Biologically Inspired Computation 1

Optional Courses: Any 2 from

Code Title Semester
F11AS Dynamical Systems 2
F21AS Advanced Software Engineering 2
F11MP Partial Differential Equations 2
F79BI Bayesian Inference and Computational Methods 2
F11SU Special Topics 2 2
F11AL Applied Linear Algebra 2

Or other suitable course(s) at level 11

Composition:
8 courses (3 mandatory & 5 optional) plus a project/ dissertation for MSc.
8 taught courses (3 mandatory & 5 optional)

Awards, Credits & Level
180 SCQF credits for MSc; incl at least 150 credits at Level 11
120 SCQF credits for PG Dip; incl at least 90 credits at Level 11
60 SCQF credits for PG Cert; incl at least 40 credits at Level 11