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MATH3076: Mathematical Computing
2025 unit information
This unit of study provides an introduction to programming and numerical methods. Topics covered include computer arithmetic and computational errors, solution of nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, numerical integration and differentiation, interpolation and approximation, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. This course will cover basic concepts of numerical optimization and applications such as for instance numerical optimization in the rapidly evolving domain of machine learning.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points of MATH2XXX or [6 credit points of MATH2XXX and (6 credit points of STAT2XXX or DATA2X02)] |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MATH3976 or MATH4076 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Learn modern basic to intermediate programming practises and skills; e.g., syntax of programming language like Matlab/Python, and object-oriented modular design.
- LO2. Understand uses and dangers of iteration and recursion in numerical calculations.
- LO3. Understand and analyse sources of error in numerical calculations.
- LO4. Leverage linear operations on data for solving equations and basic computational analysis.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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