Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of Numerical Computation used to solve real world problems from a variety of disciplines. Good software engineering practice tells us not to reinvent the wheel if we can avoid it so the course will concentrate on utilizing powerful numerical software packages. The emphasis will be on the role of the computer scientist in the implementation of these techniques. Students will be introduced to a variety of numerical algorithms and study their strengths and weaknesses, highlighted by interesting and relevant examples. The course will not include rigorous theoretical analysis but powerful mathematical techniques will be discussed and implemented.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	101
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

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