2025

Mathematical Modelling

Name: Mathematical Modelling
Code: MAT11197M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Mathematics

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

-Formulate mathematical models for real problems;
-Use methods from different areas of mathematics in solving problems;
-Determine, exact and/or approximated solutions of the chosen models using computational tools in solving problems;
-Interpret solutions in the context of the real problem;
-Discuss the validity of the adopted models.

Contents

-Mathematical models in life. The process of mathematical modelling;
-Computing machines. Working with a computer and a programmable calculator. Modelling in the teaching of mathematics;
-Mathematical problems of classical mechanics;
-Mathematical models in biology, ecology and economics;
-Optimization problems or minimum and maximum in our life;
-Problems of mathematical physics.

Teaching Methods

Oral exposition and problem classes using specific software. Simulation of situations.
Final examination and/or presentation and discussion of essays

Teaching Staff (2024/2025 )