This unit of study provides an introduction to programming and numerical methods. Topics covered include computer arithmetic and computational errors, systems of linear equations, interpolation and approximation, solution of nonlinear equations, quadrature, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations and boundary value problems, and optimisation.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | MATH3076 |
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Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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MATH3976 or MATH4076 |
Prerequisites
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12cp of MATH2XXX or [6cp of MATH2XXX and (6cp of STAT2XXX or DATA2X02)] |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Lindon Roberts, lindon.roberts@sydney.edu.au |
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