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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
Learning outcomes
Apply the mathematical theory behind important numerical methods for solving real-life problems on computers.
Implement numerical methods for a variety of problems in Matlab, and test the accuracy and efficiency of implementation.
Apply the approximations introduced in algorithms and be aware of the effects of those approximations on the quality of calculations.
Solve theoretical and applied problems by analysing and employing numerical methods.
Be aware of the reach and importance of numerical methods in science, engineering, finance and technology.
Demonstrate advanced problem solving skills, both individually and collectively with staff and fellow students.
Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of theoretical and applied numerical mathematics problems.
Teaching approach
Assessment
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Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous Items Required (Unit Course Reader, Printing, Stationery) - $120.
Availability in areas of study
Financial and insurance mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics