This course will introduce students to a range of mathematical modelling of fluid flows that occur in geological and industrial settings. These include the flow of ice, lava and mud, subsurface transport of fluid through rock, heat transfer problems in industry and nature, pipe and channel flows, and industrial processing problems. The course is divided into two main parts. First, various problems involving Newtonian fluids will be discussed, including heat transport, convective instabilities and flow through porous media. Second, modelling of non-Newtonian fluids will be introduced. Different types of non-Newtonian behaviour (including plasticity, elasticity and ‘memory’ effects) will be discussed, along with the challenging - and interesting - mathematical modelling required to describe them. Applications to different geological and industrial settings will be considered.

By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills required either to carry out future independent research involving complex viscous or non-Newtonian fluid flow, or to work in a career that involves geological or industrial modelling.

The module aims to:

• Use a scaffolded approach between partnership settings and university tutors, to give students practical experience of applying...

Developing Action Based Research (LCLL0016)

The module aims to:

• Use a scaffolded approach between partnership settings and university tutors, to give students practical experience of applying research to practice.

• Through lectures, support students in turning theory into practice to make a meaningful difference.

• Discover how action research, locally, national and internationally impacts on early years pedagogy and practice.

• Engage in dialogue with both academic researchers and practitioners about the impact of research on quality of provision and children’s outcomes.

• Give opportunity for students to participate in workshops and consider the influence of Action Research in EYFS Settings across the 0-5 age range.



Outcomes:

You will

• Gain practical experience of applying research to practice in an academic and professional setting

• Have a good understanding of how current action research has an impact on pedagogy and practice in an early years setting

This module is assessed on a presentation based on a multi-disciplinary research project.