Unit (2012)
Computational Mathematics
| Computational Mathematics (MAS167) | |
|---|---|
| School | School of Chemical and Mathematical Sciences |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Availability | Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external |
| Teaching Timetables | Murdoch S1 Murdoch S2 |
| Description | In this unit students will learn to use the prominent mathematical computer package MATLAB to perform basic mathematical procedures and to solve problems in the general area of discrete mathematics. Topics: recurrence relations, solving equations graphically and iteratively, computer arithmetic, matrices and linear transformations of the plane, solving systems of linear equations by Gaussian elimination, propositional and predicate logic, mathematical induction, Boolean algebra and logic networks. |
| Contact time | Lectures/tutorials/computer laboratories: 4 hours per week. |
| Prerequisites | A pass in Year 11 Foundations of Mathematics or equivalent OR satisfactory or higher achievement in WACE Mathematics (2A/2B or higher). Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally. |
| Appears in these Courses | Business Information Systems (BSc) Computer Science (BSc) Games Technology (BSc) Internet Software Development (BSc) Mathematics and Statistics (BSc) Graduate Diploma in Education Studies |
| Appears in these Minors | Mathematical Modelling |
Contacts
| Unit Coordinator | |
|---|---|
| MAS167 |
Dr Amy Glen Lecturer t: 9360 2307 e: A.Glen@murdoch.edu.au o: 3.027, Science and Computing |
| Unit Contacts | |
| Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai): TD3-internal Murdoch: S1-internal Murdoch: S1-external |
Dr Amy Glen (MAS167) Lecturer t: 9360 2307 e: A.Glen@murdoch.edu.au o: 3.027, Science and Computing |
| Murdoch: S2-internal Murdoch: S2-external |
Dr Mark Lukas (MAS167) Senior Lecturer t: 9360 2423 e: M.Lukas@murdoch.edu.au o: 3.028, Science and Computing |
