Undergraduate Course: Mathematical Computation & Communication Skills (Statistics) (MATH10056)
Course Outline
School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Core course for the Honours Degree in Mathematics and Statistics. Syllabus summary : Maple, LaTeX, statistical computation (semester 2), writing and presenting mathematics. Project work.
If a student would prefer to study Maple or Matlab in semester 2, the Year Organiser of Statistics courses may grant permission for him/her to transfer to the MATH10006 Mathematical Computation & Communication Skills course. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, 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 | Semester 1 | 1-11 | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | Semester 2 | 18-29 | | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Laboratory | | 1-29 | | | 09:00 - 10:50or 11:10 - 13:00 | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 15:00 - 15:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Ability to
1. write working Maple code
2. write typeset text
3. work independently and collaboratively on a small mathematical project
4. present the results of a small statistical project
5. deliver an oral presentation |
Assessment Information
Coursework 100% |
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 |
MCCS |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Maximilian Ruffert
Tel: (0131 6)50 5039
Email: M.Ruffert@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kathryn Mcphail
Tel: (0131 6)50 4885
Email: k.mcphail@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 6:26 am
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