Overview
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Contacts
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Notes
If you wish to take MTH2040 as a corequisite instead of a prerequisite please contact the unit coordinator.
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of 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.
Demonstrate an understanding of the approximations introduced in algorithms and the effects of those approximations on the quality of calculations.
Solve theoretical and applied problems of analysing and employing numerical methods.
Demonstrate an awareness of the reach and importance of numerical methods in science, engineering, finance and technology.
Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills, both individually and in collaboration.
Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of theoretical and applied numerical mathematics problems.
Assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Workload requirements
Other unit costs
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