MATH1917 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematicians
5 Credits Class Size: 170
Module manager: Dr P Crompton
Email: crompton@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2009/10
Pre-requisite qualifications
A-level Mathematics, or equivalent
Mutually Exclusive
| MATH1915 |
Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
| MATH1916 |
Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
Module replaces
MATH1902
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
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.
Syllabus
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.
Teaching Methods
| 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 |
Private study
Computer practical work (15 hours)
Studying course notes (20 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
3 pieces of coursework.
Methods of Assessment
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
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 3/22/2010
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