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MA2551 Computational Mathematics Project

MA2551 Computational Mathematics Project

Credits: 20 Convenor: Prof. B. Leimkuhler Semester: 2
Prerequisites: essential: CO1003(=MC103), MA1001(=MC126), MA1002(=MC127), MA1152(=MC147), MA2001(=MC224), MA2071(=MC228)
Assessment: Weekly work/presentation: 15% Written project report: 85%
Lectures: 2 Problem Classes: 2
Tutorials: none Private Study: 134
Labs: none Seminars: none
Project: none Other: none
Surgeries: 12 Total: 75

Subject Knowledge

Aims

Scientific computation, use of scientific typesetting software (e.g. LaTeX), independent study, written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

Methods

Assessment

Marked project and assessed presentation.

Subject Skills

Aims

The module aims to develop the student's independent study skills, scientific computing skills, writing skills, and presentation skills, as well as developing the student's ability to get to grips with a larger piece of applied mathematics and/or modelling than would normally be possible with weekly/fortnightly problem sheets.

Learning Outcomes

Pursue a course of self-study with guidance from a member of staff.

Receive instruction on appropriate use of library facilities.

Write a structured project report on a computational mathematical topic.

Receive instruction on making a formal oral presentation.

Give an oral and visual presentation to a group of peers and staff.

Explanation of Pre-requisites

Course Description

The purpose of the computational mathematics project is to introduce the student to applied mathematical project work, combining skills in computing and applied mathematics to undertake a more extended piece of work than hitherto attempted. In doing this, the student will demonstrate the ability to pursue independent study. Projects will usually involve a significant computing element. Each student on the module will be assigned to a project supervisor (in exceptional circumstances, the student may be assigned to more than one supervisor). It is the responsibility of the student wishing to take this module to ensure, via the module convenor, that a suitable project supervisor is available.

Note: this module is normally available only to second year Computational Mathematics students, for whom it is a core module. Other students may take this module only by permission of the module convener and subject to availability of a suitable supervisor.

Resources

Workshops, library, computer labs.

Module Evaluation

Module questionnaires, module review, year review.

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