Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Mathematics
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is normally taken by third year students on single or combined honours degrees or students on the MSc in Mathematical Modelling. It assume a background in probability, mathematical methods and linear algebra, as covered in MATH0010.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Mathematical models are used extensively in many areas of the Biological Sciences. This course aims to give a sample of the construction and mathematical analysis of such models in Population Ecology. The fundamental question to be addressed is: what natural (or human) factors control the abundance and distribution of the various populations of animals and plants that we see in Nature? No special knowledge of Ecology is required or assumed. However, an interest in, and willingness to learn about, concepts and problems in this area are essential. Mathematical techniques used include calculus, mathematical methods and linear algebra, and those developed include the important qualitative technique of phase plane analysis which the course uses extensively. The course is independent of MATH0082 (previously MATHM505).
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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90%
Exam
10%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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2
- Module leader
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Dr John Donohue
- Who to contact for more information
- math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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90%
Exam
10%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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121
- Module leader
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Professor Karen Page
- Who to contact for more information
- math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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