Advanced Modelling

This modelling course introduces the principles and practice of mathematical modelling. An important part of the course is to recognize the essential mechanisms governing a phenomenon. These mechanisms have to be translated into mathematical equations and formulas, and included into a mathematical model.This activity requires both a good understanding of the system under consideration and good mathematical skills. Mathematical modelling is essential for understanding processes in real life, complementing expensive experiments that sometimes cannot even be carried out at all. This course will concentrate on applications in physics and life sciences and focus on models in terms of partial differential equations.

The course focuses on working in a small group, typically 4 persons, on a specific project. The topics for project work may differ from year to year. For the academic year 2025-2026 emphasis will be on continuum mechanics

The final grade of the course consists of the following components:

- individual homework (20%)

- project (80%)

Final grade calculation: (0.2 * homework) + (0.8 * project)

Resit/ Repair opportunities:

In case of an insufficient result, repair opportunities may be offered in accordance with TER Implementation Regulations Art 5, sub 5., for:

- homework: resubmit deliverable

- project report: resubmit deliverable

- project presentation: resit presentation

At the first lecture home assignments are given. The final deadline for submitting the home work is the start of the intensive week.

The grade of the project is based on the written report of the group work and on the oral presentation about the project. The following aspects of the project work will have equal weights:

-The development of the model

-Mathematical depth

-Report and presentation

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 29, sub 4).