General
| School
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School of Science
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| Academic Unit
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Department of Mathematics
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| Level of Studies
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Graduate
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| Course Code
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EM1A
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| Semester
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1
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| Course Title
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Methods of Applied Mathematics
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| Independent Teaching Activities
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Lectures (Weekly Teaching Hours: 3, Credits: 7.5)
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| Course Type
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Special Background
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| Prerequisite Courses
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-
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| Language of Instruction and Examinations
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Greek
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| Is the Course Offered to Erasmus Students
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Yes (in English)
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| Course Website (URL)
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-
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Learning Outcomes
| Learning outcomes
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The course is an introduction to the basic analytical and numerical methods of applied mathematics. The objectives of the course are:
- Development of the theoretical background of the postgraduate student in matters relating to Applied Mathematics.
- Ability of the student to apply analytical, approximate and numerical methods in problems of Mathematics, Physics and Engineering.
- Upon completion of the course the graduate student will be able to solve problems with analytical, approximate or numerical methods and further deepen the understanding of such methods.
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| General Competences
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- Adapting to new situations
- Decision-making
- Working independently
- Team work
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Syllabus
Dimensional analysis and normalization, Perturbation theory for algebraic equations, integral and differential equations, Physical models described by partial differential equations (PDEs), Wave phenomena in continuous media, The course includes training in computational methods in the computer laboratory (Mechanics lab).
Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
| Delivery
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In the class
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| Use of Information and Communications Technology
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Use of computer (Mechanics) lab
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| Teaching Methods
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| Activity
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Semester Workload
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| Lectures
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39
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| Study and analysis of bibliography
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78
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| Preparation of assignments and interactive teaching
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70.5
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| Course total
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187.5
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| Student Performance Evaluation
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- Weekly assignments
- Final project
- Written examination at the end of the semester
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Attached Bibliography
- Applied Mathematics, Logan D.J., 1st Edition, 2010 (in Greek).
- Perturbation Methods, A.H. Nayfeh, 1η έκδοση, Willey-VCH, 2000.