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Overview
After considering analytical solutions to each, you will look at computational solutions using the Python programming language (no background in coding is necessary; you will learn the basics on the module) and touch on ideas such as dynamical systems and chaos.
You will also examine solutions in different coordinate systems, which will give rise to familiar ideas such as Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and the inverse square law, but from a first-principles approach.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the Analytical and Computational Mechanics course from UCL Summer School, students will have:
- Developed background knowledge on Newton’s laws of motion, gravitation and wave mechanics.
- Developed at least introductory Python programming skills.
- Used analytical methods to understand harmonic motion, damping and resonance.
- Analysed and solved partial differential equations from the wave equation.
- Presented computational results in a poster form.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Harmonic motion – SHM and damped harmonic motion
- Cartesian, spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems
- Forced harmonic motion and resonance
- Newton’s law of gravitation
- Central potentials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 75
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
PTE Academic 75
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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