Courses / Module

• The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of Numerical Computation used to solve real world problems from a variety of disciplines. Good software engineering practice tells us not to reinvent the wheel if we can avoid it so the course will concentrate on utilizing powerful numerical software packages. The emphasis will be on the role of the computer scientist in the implementation of these techniques. Students will be introduced to a variety of numerical algorithms and study their strengths and weaknesses, highlighted by interesting and relevant examples. The course will not include rigorous theoretical analysis but powerful mathematical techniques will be discussed and implemented.

• 24 Lecture hours, 56 Practicals/Tutorials/Independent Study hours.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): . Continuous Assessment up to 50%.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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