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 |
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
| Not being delivered |
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 |
http://www.readinglists.co.uk |
| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | MCCS |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Bruce Worton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4884
Email: Bruce.Worton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Dr Jenna Mann
Tel: (0131 6)50 4885
Email: Jenna.Mann@ed.ac.uk |
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