Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MAT2912

 
TITLE Computational Mathematics

 
UM LEVEL 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 5

 
ECTS CREDITS 2

 
DEPARTMENT Mathematics

 
DESCRIPTION - Introduction to mathematical and computer algebra software;
- Application to various branches of Mathematics.

Suggested reading

- Don E., Theory and Problems of Mathematica, Shaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
- Kreyszig E. and Normington E.J., Mathematica Computer Guide, John Wiley, 2002.
- Wolfram S., Mathematica book, Wolfram Media, 5th Edition, 2003. Available online.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Computer-Assisted Examination (2 Hours) SEM1 Yes 50%
Assignment SEM1 Yes 50%

 
LECTURER/S Pierre Sandre Farrugia

 

 
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