MA3NIO-Analysis of Numerical Techniques for Integration and Ordinary Differential Equations

Module Provider: Mathematics
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 6
Terms in which taught: Spring and Summer
Module Convenor: Dr P Glaister
Pre-requisites: MA24L, MA24J (or MA34L, MA3VC as co-reqs)
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: MA37E
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: p.glaister@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
To motivate and develop numerical approximation, numerical integration and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:
• apply interpolation techniques in approximation theory to appropriate problems;
• devise and use a class of numerical integration techniques;
• solve some ordinary differential equations numerically;

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
The course introduces a range of techniques in numerical approximation relating to integration and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, with connections being made between these areas.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures supported by problem sheets

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		20	2
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours		20	2
Number of essays or assignments
Other (eg major seminar paper)		6 x formative

Assessment:
Coursework None
Relative percentage of coursework : 0%

Examinations
An exam of one and a half hours. This contributes 100% of the overall assessment.

Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September only.

Last updated: 23 November 2009