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.
Details
Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
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Unit code | MATH3976 |
Unit name | Mathematical Computing (Advanced) |
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2022 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Remote |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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MATH3076 or MATH4076 |
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Prerequisites
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A mark of 65 or above in [(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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Strong skills in linear algebra and the theory and methods of ordinary and partial differential equations for example (MATH2961 and MATH2965) or (MATH2921 and MATH2922) |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Geoffrey Vasil, geoffrey.vasil@sydney.edu.au |
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