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Curriculum Page >> COMP238

Curriculum - COMP238 - Numerical Computing

Short Description

COMP238 is an introduction to numerical techniques and their applications. Besides an analysis of methods, their computer implementation is studied for efficiency and stability.

Assumed knowledge

1. Programming skills in a procedural language, including construct of FOR, DO WHILE, IF THEN ELSE, and the confidence to go from specification to code. (COMP115)
2. Fundamental calculus and linear algebra. (MATH136)

Learning outcomes

1. Mathematical approximation theory; error analysis; formulation and analysis of algorithms for solving linear, non-linear and differential equations, integration, interpolation and least squares - moving from the mathematical underpinnings to algorithm and program.
2. The ability to analyse and evaluate the results obtained from the programs.
3. Ability to tackle open-ended problems and to write reports.

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