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Undergraduate Course: Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications (MATH10059)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Mathematics CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaMathematics Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionLinear Algebra is one of the most widely used topics in the mathematical sciences. Students are taught standard techniques for each of the basic linear algebra tasks at level 8 or 9; including: solving linear systems, eigen-analysis, orthogonalisation of bases, and various factorizations. However, the techniques taught at level 8 and 9 are usually computationally too intensive to be used for large matrices as are typical in applications such as search engines and genomic data sets. NLAA will introduce students to these practical issues, and will present, analyse, and apply algorithms for computing approximate solutions to the above mentioned tasks.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  43
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 17/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 22, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 69 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 30 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications (Visiting Students Semester 1 Only)2:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications (MATH10059)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
to be confirmed
Assessment Information
See 'Breakdown of Assessment Methods' and 'Additional Notes' above.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus See 'Course Description' above.
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications by Biswa Nath Datta
Study Abroad Not Applicable.
Study Pattern See 'Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities' above.
KeywordsNLAA
Contacts
Course organiserDr Julian Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5075
Email: J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Kathryn Mcphail
Tel: (0131 6)50 4885
Email: k.mcphail@ed.ac.uk
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