James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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MA3201:03

Numerical Methods

Townsville

Prerequisites: (MA2000 or MA2101) MA2201

39 lectures, 26 tutorials. First semester.

Staff: Dr W W Read, Dr L Bode.

Numerical solution of partial differential equations, computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, optimisation, discrete Fourier transforms.

Learning Objectives:

  1. an understanding of more advanced numerical techniques, with application to mathematical problems from various disciplines.

Assessment by coursework (30%); a three-hour examination (70%).


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