Module manager: Dr P Crompton
Email: crompton@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
A-level Mathematics or equivalent.
| MATH1916 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
| MATH1917 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematicians |
This module is not approved as an Elective
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Know how to use the University network to access the World Wide Web and to use work-processing and email.
2. Use Latex to write simple equations.
3. Use R for data analysis.
4. use the Maple paclage to obtain numerical and algebraic answers to formulas in calculus and algebra.
1. Logging on to the Univeristy system.
2. Use of email.
3. Use of WWW.
4. Word processing using MS Word and LaTex.
5. Stats package R.
6. Maple as a tool for doing numerical calculations.
7. Maple as a tool for doing algebraic manipulation.
8. Applications of Maple to Calculus.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Practical | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 35 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50 | ||
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | . | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/16/2010
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