EMTH171-19S2 (C) Semester Two 2019

Mathematical Modelling and Computation

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2019
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 26 July 2019
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 27 September 2019

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

1) MATH101, or
2) NCEA 14 Credits (18 strongly recommended) at level 3 Mathematics (including the standards 'Apply differentiation methods in solving problems (91578)' and 'Apply integration methods in solving problems (91579)'), or
3) Cambridge: D at A level or an A at AS level in Mathematics, or
4) IB: 4 at HL or 6 at SL in Mathematics, or
5) approval of the Head of School based on alternative prior learning. RP: It is strongly recommended that students should have passed EMTH118 or MATH102 before taking EMTH171. A prior or concurrent enrolment in EMTH119 or MATH103 is also recommended. If you are taking EMTH171 concurrently with EMTH118 or MATH102, you are likely to experience difficulties and need to put in extra work.

Restrictions

MATH170, MATH171

Co-requisites

Recommended Preparation

It is strongly recommended that students should have passed EMTH118 or MATH102 before taking EMTH171. A prior or concurrent enrolment in EMTH119 or MATH103 is also recommended. If you are taking EMTH171 concurrently with EMTH118 or MATH102, you are likely to experience difficulties and need to put in extra work.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Rachael Tappenden

Course Administrator

Jenny Harlow

Lecturers

Jenny Harlow and Digby Symons

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Lab Quizzes 24%
Case Studies (x2) 16%
Test 1 5%
Test 2 15%
Final Examination 40%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $956.00

International fee $5,250.00

* 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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