About this course
- The principles of mathematical modelling. Structuring the analysis of a problem in terms of the different stages of modelling: problem definition, construction of the mathematical model, implementation of the model, verification and validation, analysis of the results, conclusion, and recommendations.
- Performing and managing group work. This includes scheduling and organising a project (PRV 53), working in groups and assigning roles (PRV 13).
- Summarising and communicating findings. Preparing a scientific report, and communicating findings via oral presentations, and group discussions.
- Skills regarding cooperating (participation in a training) and planning and organizing.
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish and recall the different stages of the modelling procedure.
- The student is able to work in teams and is able to plan the teamwork.
- Extract the main features of the problem and of the data, list all of the relevant variables, recognize the constraints on these variables and identify relations between the variables.
- Describe the problem in terms of the variables and constraints.
- Define goals for the analysis and formulate these in terms of research questions.
- Schedule a work plan that includes assigning roles and tasks to the members of the group and deadlines for the different tasks.
- Manage group work and reformulate the work plan if needed.
- Review the relevant literature for chosen approach.
- Abstract the problem to construct a candidate model that represents the situation.
- Validate the model to ensure that it conforms to the situation, and restate it if it does not.
- Apply the model to draw conclusions, and analyze, interpret, and criticize the results.
- Write a report to summarise the entire modelling procedure, propose a solution to the problem, judge the quality of the solution, compare this conclusion with the research questions, critically evaluate the process.
- Communicate the process and findings verbally in an informal way.
- Argue for- and defend the chosen approach, and critically assess own performance.
Course requirements
You must meet the following requirements
- Registered for a degree programme other than
- HBO-TOP Applied Physics, Pre-Master, Fulltime
Resources
- Mathematical Modelling
- Principles of Mathematical Modeling
- Principles of Mathematical Modeling
Additional information
- More infoCourse page on website of Eindhoven University of Technology
- Contact a coordinator
course
5 ECTS
- LevelBachelor
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Starting dates
10 Nov 2025
ends 18 Jan 2026
Location Eindhoven Language English Term * Block 2 Monday 13:30 - 17:30, Wednesday 08:45 - 12:45, Thursday 17:30 - 19:30 Enrolment period not yet defined
These offerings are valid for students of L'X (France)