Key facts
Details for course being taught in current academic year
Level 2 - 6 credits - spring term
Resources
Course description
Course outline
1. First steps with Matlab: basic arithmetic and vectors.
2. Writing function files: input and output into a function file, local variables.
3. For Loops: using for loops and applications, nested loops.
4. If and else: using if and else statements, nested statements, while statements.
5. Other useful Matlab commands: roots and polynomials, data representation.
6. First order differential equations: numerical approximation, computation application.
Pre-requisite
A level mathematics or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
Apply numerical and mathematical computing skills and general syntax for Matlab.
Use algorithms in a rnage of problem settings.
Promote accuracy and efficiency issues in the implementation of numerical algorithms.
Deploy Matlab to solve mathematical problems numerically.
Computing
Access to PCs including regular (weekly) computing lab.
Matlab.
Library
E. Chen, P. Gibson & A. Irding, Mathematical Explorations with MATLAB, CUP.
P. Turner, Guide to Scientific Computing, Macmillan (Maths Guides).
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 3 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 4 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 5 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 6 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 7 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 8 | 0.00% |
| Problem Sets | Spring Week 9 | 0.00% |
Resit mode of assessment
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Summer Vacation (1 hour 30 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Teaching methods
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | WORKSHOP | 2 hours | 0011111110 |
| Spring Term | LECTURE | 1 hour | 1111111111 |
| Spring Term | PRACTICAL | 1 hour | 0111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Contact details
Dr Anotida Madzvamuse
Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/maths/profile136962.html