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MA3521 Computational Mathematics Project
Credits: 20 |
Convenor: Dr. J. Levesley |
Semester: 2 |
Prerequisites: |
essential: CO1003(=MC103), MA1001(=MC126), MA1002(=MC127), MA1152(=MC147),
MA2001(=MC224), MA2071(=MC228) |
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Assessment: |
Weekly work/presentation: 15% |
Written project report: 85% |
Lectures: |
none |
Problem Classes: |
2 |
Tutorials: |
none |
Private Study: |
134 |
Labs: |
none |
Seminars: |
none |
Project: |
none |
Other: |
none |
Surgeries: |
14 |
Total: |
150 |
Subject Knowledge
Aims
Scientific computation, use of scientific typesetting software (e.g. LaTeX),
independent study, written and oral communication and presentation skills.
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.
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.
Assessment
The student will have weekly meetings with the supervisor; at each meeting,
progress to date will be reviewed and targets for the next week agreed. 2%
of the total mark will be awarded for the initial project description and
3% for a weekly diary. At the end of the project, each student will make a
short presentation which will contribute 10% of the final mark.
The project report will contribute 85% of the final mark.
Course Description
The purpose of the computational mathematics project is to develop the skills in applied mathematical project work, combining skills in computing and applied mathematics.
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 third 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.
Module Evaluation
Module questionnaires, module review, year review.
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Last updated: 2004-02-21
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