Undergraduate Course: Numerical Methods and Computing 2 (CIVE08017)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course includes lectures on numerical methods for solution of mathematical problems, with engineering examples, and application of the methods on computers using MATLAB. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | NMC2 tutorials | 2-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | King's Buildings | Laboratory | NMC2 labs | 3-11 | 14:00 - 17:00 | or 14:00 - 17:00 | | | or 14:00 - 17:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture Theatre 2, Hudson Beare Building |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | 12 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | 12 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- apply numerical methods to solve a variety of mathematical problems with relevance to engineering;
- demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and applicability of the methods
- demonstrate skills in solving similar problems using MATLAB programs |
Assessment Information
Coursework 20%
Examination 80% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Stephen Welch
Tel: (0131 6)50 5734
Email: S.Welch@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Sharon Potter
Tel: (0131 6)51 7079
Email: Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk |
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