MATH170-15S2 (C) Semester Two 2015

Mathematical Modelling and Computation

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2015
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 24 July 2015
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 9 October 2015

Description

An introduction to mathematical modelling and simulation via case studies using standard computer packages. Structured programming for mathematical problem solving.

An introductory course in mathematical modelling and computation. This course introduces the use of computational methods to solve real-world problems. The course includes case studies chosen from a range of engineering and scientific applications.

Topics: the MATLAB programming environment; basic concepts in structured programming; basic numerical methods; case studies from engineering and scientific applications, showing the process of modelling through formulation, solution and interpretation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students who pass this course will:
  • Be familiar with the MATLAB programming environment.
  • Be familiar with the basics of structured programming (including for loops, conditional statements, and writing functions).
  • Understand the concept of a numerical method and appreciate the need for numerical methods in real-world problem solving.
  • Be familiar with numerical integration, Newton’s method, and Euler’s method for differential equations and systems of coupled differential equations.
  • Be able to implement these numerical methods computationally.
  • Have an introductory-level understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in formulating a mathematical model of a real-world situation.
  • Be able to interpret computational results in the context of a real-world problem.

Prerequisites

RP: MATH109 or MATH103 (prior or concurrent enrolment recommended)

Restrictions

MATH171, EMTH171

Recommended Preparation

MATH109 or MATH103 (prior or concurrent enrolment recommended)

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Miguel Moyers Gonzalez

Course Administrator

Jenny Harlow

Lecturer

Alex James

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Labs 20%
Case Studies 15%
Test 25%
Final Examination 40%


To obtain a clear pass for this course you must pass the course as a whole (≥ 50%) and achieve at least 40% in the final examination and achieve the required minimum mark in Part A of the Test.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $699.00

International fee $3,450.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .

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