MMath Mathematics and Meteorology

UCAS Code: GFC9

This is a four year version of the Mathematics and Meteorology course and is particularly appropriate for those intending to pursue a career in the mathematical modelling of the atmosphere or other environmental phenomena.The BSc and MMath programmes in Mathematics and Meteorology both aim to provide a thorough background in both subjects with special reference to the interdependence of the two disciplines in the modelling of the atmosphere and environmental physical science, with emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Transferable skills

The University's Strategy for Teaching and Learning has identified a number of generic transferable skills which all students are expected to have developed by the end of their degree programme. By the end of the programme students are expected to have gained experience and show competence in the following transferable skills: IT (word-processing, using standard and mathematics software, spreadsheet and graphical applications programs, scientific programming, internet), scientific writing, oral presentation, team-working, problem-solving, use of library resources, time-management, career management and planning.

Modules

The MMath Mathematics and Meteorology core modules are:

Year 1

Analysis I
Calculus Methods
Vectors and Matrices
Ordinary Differential Equations I
Introduction to Meteorology
Weather and Climate Fundamentals

Year 2

Analysis II
Ordinary Differential Equations II
Partial Differential Equations I
Numerical Methods
Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
Atmospheric Physics
Skills for Graduates
Numerical Methods for Environmental Science

Year 3

Complex Analysis I
Complex Analysis II
Vector Calculus
Part 3 Project
Numerical Weather Prediction
Climate Change
The Global Circulation

Year 4

Part 4 Project
General Studies
Dynamics of Weather Systems

Optional modules in Years 3 and 4 can be chosen from a varied list of mathematics and meteorology topics. More information on the modules we offer can be obtained from the Mathematics and Statistics modules page.

Further information

A full programme specification can be obtained via the main Programme specifications for undergraduate and MMath programmes page, which includes further details of the programme structure.

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Programmes or modules may be altered or withdrawn without notice and assessment arrangements may be changed.