mat3sc scientific computing
SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
MAT3SC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Numerical mathematics studies both the accuracy and stability of computations and thus plays a vital role whenever computers are used to solve quantitative problems. The main theme of this subject is an introduction to numerical computing, including floating point arithmetic, sources of error, ill conditioning and stability of algorithms. This theme is illustrated by developing and analyzing algorithms for solving non-linear equations and differential equations and for evaluating integrals. The practice classes will be conducted using MATLAB as a computational environment. No previous experience with MATLAB is required.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MAT1CLA or (MAT1NLA and MAT1CDE)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3-hour written examination | 70 | |
| three programming assignments | 30 |