Unit Code:	MAT3NM
Unit Short Title:	NUMERICAL MATHEMATICS
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	Students are introduced to a wide variety of concepts and methods in computational mathematics. Topics covered are solutions of non-linear equations, interpolation, smoothing and optimisation, numerical integration, numerical linear algebra, and solutions of ordinary differential equations. Use is made of modern computer packages to illustrate key aspects of these numerical problems and to facilitate their solution.
Prerequisites:	MAT2CC
Class Requirements:	four 1-hour workshop classes per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	60
two calculation-based assignments, each equivalent to 750 words (each 20%)	40

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Numerical Mathematics	Champion, R. & Mills, T.	(to be provided by the lecturer)

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   01-MAR-10   04-JUN-10	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Robert	Champion	BENDIGO	Y