Students are introduced to a range of finite difference and finite element methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations with emphasis placed on their application to solve real-world problems in areas such as fluid flow, pollutant dispersion, diffusion and heat conduction. Students will be introduced to relevant software and also be expected to write their own computer programs to aid the modelling process. 63MA3111 Digital Communications Industry, business, education and everyday life increasingly rely on good electronic communications. Commerce via the Internet is becoming normal practice. Mobile phones are commonplace.
Computers control and operate manufacturing and business processes.
The digital revolution has, for example, provided deep space communications, satellite pictures, compact discs, mini discs, the Internet and most recently digital television. The change in technology is rapid and continual. Mathematics has always formed an essential ingredient in the design, analysis and operation of communication systems, supporting, inspiring and growing with the new technologies and systems. In this module you will learn how to apply mathematics to a few of the numerous topics encompassed by the vast area of Digital Communications. Initially, working in small groups the students develop models for several set case studies.