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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH1917 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematicians
5 creditsClass 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 equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| MATH1915 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
| MATH1916 | Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics |
Module replaces
MATH1902This 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 | 1.00 | 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 | ||
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 | . | 100.00 |
| 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: 22/03/2010
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