MA182-4-AU-CO:
Numerical Methods and Computation
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2023/24
Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
29 January 2020
Requisites for this module
(none)
MA101
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This module gives an introduction to algorithms (including computer simulations, automata and Turing machines) and numerical methods. For students outside of the Department, an appropriate A level in Mathematics (or equivalent) is required for this module. If you are unsure whether you meet this criteria please contact mathsug@essex.ac.uk before attempting to enrol.
This module introduces the notion of an algorithm along with examples such as computer simulations, automata and Turing machines. We will introduce some basic numerical methods, their strengths and weaknesses, and see how we can use them to solve problems that otherwise we may not be able to tackle. We will also look at how we can implement some of these methods using an appropriate computer package.
On completion of the course students should have: a basic understanding of how to construct and use an algorithm, including basic computer simulations, automata and Turing machines; and a basic understanding of numerical methods including being able to carry out simple numerical processes by hand as well as implementing and executing algorithms in an appropriate computer package.
No additional information available.
Lectures and classes in weeks 2-6; computer lab sessions in weeks 7-11.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 90 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 90 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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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
Prof Edward Codling, email: ecodling@essex.ac.uk.
Prof Edward Codling, email ecodling@essex.ac.uk; Dr Jesus Martinez-Garcia, email jesus.martinez-garcia@essex.ac.uk
Professor Edward Codling (ecodling@essex.ac.uk)
Yes
Yes
No
No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 31 hours, 15 (48.4%) hours available to students:
16 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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