CE885-7-AT-CO:
Mathematical Research Techniques Using Matlab
2016/17
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn Special
Postgraduate: Level 7
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Requisites for this module
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The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of a range of mathematical techniques and how they can be applied to mathematical research, that is, finding out how to do something mathematical or solve a mathematical problem or analyse some data, where you don't already know how to do it.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the MATLAB language and use the MATLAB application software.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of numerical matrix computation and use the basic matrix computation techniques that underpin the MATLAB language.
3. Understand and use techniques such as principal component analysis (PCA), interpolation, data and curve fitting, root finding, Monte Carlo simulation, simple Fourier analysis, and symbolic algebra.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to the MATLAB application software and the MATLAB language
Numerical matrix computation
Interpolation and data fitting
Root finding and optimisation
Monte Carlo simulation
Analysis of periodicity, including the Fast Fourier Transform
Floating-point arithmetic and its limitations
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STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE
Lectures and Laboratories
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
CE885 Progress Test (MCQ) |
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25% |
| Coursework |
CE885 Lab Test |
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25% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 - Report on practical exercise |
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50% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Early Exams
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Steve Sangwine and Dr Daniel Karapetyan
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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Dr Rong Qu
The University of Nottingham
Associate Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 43 hours, 22 (51.2%) hours available to students:
21 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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