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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH1915 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics
5 creditsClass Size: 300
Module manager: Prof R Hollerbach
Email: rh@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisite qualifications
A-level Mathematics or equivalent.This module is mutually exclusive with
| MATH1916 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
| MATH1917 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematicians |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
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.
Syllabus
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.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 01/04/2011
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