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Numerical Partial Differential Equations

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Antony Overstall
Academic year: 2027-28

Module overview

Mathematical models of key physical phenomena rely on nonlinear Partial Differential Equations, from industry to astrophysics to climate modelling. Detailed understanding of the solutions to these models requires, in general cases, numerical modelling. This module will introduce numerical methods for PDEs, together with analysis techniques for their stability and accuracy..

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, problem classes, labs

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	48
Independent Study	102
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	60%
Coursework	40%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%