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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: MAT2001 Module Title: NUMERICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
Module Provider: Mathematics Short Name: MS211
Level: HE2 Module Co-ordinator: ASTON PJ Dr (Maths)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Semester 2
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment
Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
Class test
20
Matlab assignment
20
Exam
60
Qualifying Condition(s) 
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module.
Module Overview
This module gives an introduction to numerical methods for the solution of mathematical problems and their implementation in Matlab.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
MAT1015 Calculus, MAT1016 Linear Algebra, MAT1025 Probability and Experiment
Module Aims
This module gives an introduction to numerical methods for the solution of mathematical problems and their implementation in Matlab.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should understand how a variety of mathematical problems can be solved computationally, and be fluent in the use of Matlab for the solution of these problems.
Module Content

The module will consider

 

- Numerical solution of systems of linear equations

 

- Numerical solution of systems of nonlinear equations

 

- Polynomial interpolation

 

- Numerical methods for differentiation and integration

 

- Numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations

 

- Implementation of the numerical methods in Matlab.

 

Methods of Teaching/Learning

Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and practical computing sessions. Learning takes place through lectures, tutorials, exercises, coursework and background reading.

 

Semester 2: 2 hours lectures/tutorials and 1 hour lab session per week for the first 5 weeks, then 3 hours lectures/tutorials for the remaining 5 weeks.
Selected Texts/Journals

Detailed notes are supplied by the convener.

 

Last Updated
September 10