How different are the programmes from other Engineering Mathematics type programmes?
Traditional Engineering Mathematics courses focus on Continuum Mechanics – the mathematics needed to model the behaviour of solids, liquids and gases. The Engineering Mathematics programmes at Bristol also specialise in Continuum Mechanics with particular emphasis on Non-Linear Dynamics and Chaos; BUT in addition the programmes specialise in Information Engineering topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Engineering and Operations Research. Continuum Mechanics is the mathematical discipline rooted in the ENERGY oriented resources of the Industrial Society. Artificial Intelligence is a key technology for the INFORMATION oriented resources of our Post-Industrial Society.