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Semester 2

Computing and Numerics (MATH08065)

Subject

Mathematics

College

SCE

Credits

10

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

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Course Summary

This course introduces numerical methods, which are now an essential component in a diverse range of disciplines.

Course Description

The course will cover: - Creation and manipulation of arrays- Solutions of linear systems - Gaussian elimination with partial pivoting- Numerical differentiation and integration- Introductory numerical differential equations- Root finding methods, including bisection and fixed-point iteration- Newton's method in one and higher dimensions- Functional minimization in multiple dimensionsWithin these topics students will be introduced to: - Variables and functions- Floating point arithmetic - Flow control - Container types - Plotting - Symbolic expressions

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Assessment Information

Coursework 100%

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