James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

MA3201 - Numerical Methods

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Discipline of Mathematics & Statistics (pre 2009)

Numerical linear algebra: LU, QR, SVD factorisations, eigenvalue computations, least squares; numerical partial differential equations: finite differences, stability analysis, iterative solutions for elliptic equations.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MA2000 and MA2201

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect: Mr Patrick Higgins.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (10% - 20%); assignments (30% - 40%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.