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Syllabus - MathMod1x - Edx
Syllabus - MathMod1x - Edx
Course Syllabus
1. Introduction
1.1. Learning objectives
1.2. Course activities and resources
1.3. What we expect from you
1.4. What you can expect from us
2. Course structure, release dates & deadlines
3. Assessment
4. Resources & Tools
5. Certi cate
1. Introduction
How do populations grow? How do viruses spread? What is the trajectory of a
glider? Many real-life problems can be described and solved by mathematical
models.
In this course, you will form a team with another student and work in a project to
solve a real-life problem. You will learn to analyze your chosen problem, formulate
it as a mathematical model (containing ordinary di erential equations), solve the
equations in the model, and validate your results. You will learn how to implement
Euler’s method in a Python program. If needed, you can re ne or improve your
model, based on your rst results. Finally, you will learn how to report your ndings
in a scienti c way.
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In this course you'll learn how to follow the process of the mathematical modeling
cycle. By the end of this course you will be able to:
Write a scienti c report in LaTeX about the mathematical model you construct
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This is a 9 week course with an estimated workload of 4 to 8 hours per week,
holding several learning activities and educational resources that guide you during
your study. The course is organized in a consistent way so you know what to expect
in each Module.
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This course is meant to be a place where you learn with and from others. In this
sense, we'd like you to experience collaboration and peer-feedback, so please make
sure you keep up with the course pace in order to bene t from the overall learning
experience.
When communicating with your fellow learners and course team make sure
you take into account the Communication and Collaboration guidelines.
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The course content will be released in 5 parts, each Module having its own release
date. A summary of each module is described below, including the release dates.
℗ Project: Choose a problem and form a project team with another student.
Modelling theory: Introduction to the cycle of mathematical modeling. We will
start describing a population of sh by a di erential equation.
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℗ Project: You will choose values and implement Euler's method for your
problem.
Modelling theory: Predator sh are added to the model. How do the
populations interact?
℗ Project: You write a short report on the rst model. You explore how you can
extend your model.
Modelling theory: You learn how to write about your project in a scienti c
report. You will be introduced to scienti c and mathematical writing. You will
learn how to write about mathematical modelling in LaTeX.
℗ Project: You review the preliminary reports of your peers. Helped by the
feedback of your peers, you complete the modeling cycle several times. You
specify your problem further, improve and extend your mathematical model,
re ne the calculations, and validate the results until your problem is solved.
You write a nal report on your model, implementing the feedback of your
peers. After submitting your nal report, you'll review nal reports of your
peers.
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3. Assessment
To complete this course you have to score at least 60% of the total mark of 100%. In
the table below you see how many percent of the total score you can earn each
module with the exercises and the reports.
Total 100%
The exercises are given after videos to practice immediately with the content. Both
the short report and the nal report are peer-reviewed. Only after reviewing the
work of your peers you will receive your grade for your submission and the
feedback of your peers.
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Python
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5. Certi cate
If you're interested in a certi cate you can Upgrade to Veri ed Certi cate. These
certi cates will indicate you have successfully completed the course, but will not
include a speci c grade. Certi cates will be issued by edX under the name DelftX,
designating the institution from which the course originated. Please note that this
course doesn't lead to any type of formal credit at TU Delft.
Veri ed certi cates will be issued a few days after the end of the course, to all
participants who achieved at least 60% of the total grade. Certi cates can be
downloaded from your Student Dashboard (look for the Download button next to
the name of our course).
Remember that in order to qualify for a certi cate, you must achieve a total grade
of 60% or higher. You can check your grade at any time under the course’s
Progress page. An ID veri ed Certi cate of Achievement is available for $49. You
can Upgrade on your edX Dashboard to Veri ed during the course.
Once produced, a certi cate cannot be reissued, hence it is very important that you
verify the way in which your name appears. Check that, in your edx.org account,
your name is correctly spelled, since it will appear on the nal certi cate. Please
note that no Honor Code certi cates will be given out by edX for this course.
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