Problem_solving |
A problem based learning approach will be taken within the workshops, students will undertake the self-paced, self-taught e-learning workshops with guidance notes, attempting to solve problems based upon materials covered within the previous lecture. |
Research skills |
Undertaken during independent reading and in the problem based learning workshops. |
Communication |
Verbal: None
Written: Reports presented from the workshops and essay
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Improving own Learning and Performance |
Independent reading from reading list; independent development of modelling skills |
Team work |
Students may choose to work in small groups for some workshops. |
Information Technology |
Industry-standard, 'off-the-shelf' software and models will be used in the workshops and modelling project (requires access to PC, all software used will be provided). Detailed guidance provided. |
Application of Number |
Most workshops will involve numeric problem solving. All derivations in lectures will start from very basic first principles. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Increased confidence in undertaking analytical tasks, working with real data (workshops and modelling project) and making practical interpretations. Internship opportunities will be arranged for those interested and demonstrating potential. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Successful students will leave the course with the beginnings of a highly marketable modelling skill in today¿s workplace. |