MATH170-14S2 (C) Semester Two 2014

Mathematical Modelling and Computation

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2014
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2014
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2014
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 October 2014

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

  • to introduce the MATLAB programming environment
  • to give a basic introduction to structured programming
  • to introduce basic numerical methods
  • to practise implementing numerical methods computationally
  • to introduce the concepts and techniques involved in formulating a mathematical model of a real-world situation
  • to provide skills in the interpretation of 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

David Wall

Course Administrators

Phillipa Gourdie and Jenny Harlow

Lecturers

Alex James and David Wall

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Labs 20%
Case Studies (x2) 15%
Test 25%
Final Examination 40%


You will have a three hour computer lab each week during the course, which will contribute to your final grade.

Textbooks / Resources

There is no required text for this course.

Recommended reading: Chapman, Matlab programming for engineers. Chapra & Canale, Numerical methods for engineers.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $672.00

International fee $3,388.00

* 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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