| Module Code | CSU33081 |
| Module Name | Computational Mathematics |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 5 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Prof Eamonn O Nuallain |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- To be able to perform error analysis on computational methods;
- To be able to understand and implement in Matlab fundamental computational methods;
- To be able to solve theoretical and applied mathematical problems using numerical techniques by hand;
- To gain an understanding of the range of applicability across disciplines of the material covered.
Module Content
Topics addressed in this module include:
- Mathematical Background;
- Solving Non-Linear Equations;
- Solving Systems of Linear Equations;
- Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors;
- Curve Fitting and Interpolation;
- Numerical Differentiation;
- Numerical Integration.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, tutorials and in-term assignments.
Assessment Details
In-Person written examination, (3 hours).
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Examination | In person 3hr exam | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | 80% | N/A | N/A |
| Assignment 1 | Multichoice Matlab and Mathematical Problems | LO3 – LO4 | 6.66% | Week 2-4 | Week 4-6 |
| Assignment 2 | Multichoice Matlab and Mathematical Problems | LO3 – LO4 | 6.66% | Week 4-6 | Week 7-9 |
| Assignment 3 | Multichoice Matlab and Mathematical Problems | LO3 – LO4 | 6.66% | Week 7-9 | Week 9-11 |
Reassessment Details
Examination, In person 3 hrs (100%).
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by: | 33 hours |
| Lecture | 22 hours |
| Laboratory | 0 hours |
| Tutorial or seminar | 11 hours |
| Other | 0 hours |
| Independent Study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by: | 113 hours |
| Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable) | 77 hours |
| Completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable) | 36 hours |
| Total Hours | 146 hours |
Recommended Reading List
- Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists by Amos Gilat.
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: CSU11001 or CSU12002 or MAU22C00 or MAU11601
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: Mathematics, Matlab.
Module Co-requisites
N/A