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
| MATH1915 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
| MATH1916 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
MATH1902
This module is not approved as an Elective
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) use the University network to access the World Wide Web, word-processing and spreadsheets, and to use e-mail.
b) use the Maple package to obtain numerical and algebraic answers to problems in calculus and algebra.
1. Logging on the University system.
2. Use of e-mail
3. Use of the WWW.
4. Word processing using MS-Word
5. Excel spread sheets
6. Maple as a tool for doing numerical calculations
7. Maple as a tool for 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 | ||
Computer practical work (15 hours)
Studying course notes (20 hours)
3 pieces of coursework.
| 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: 3/22/2010
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