Postgraduate Course: Computing for Operational Research and Finance (MATH11128)
Course Outline
School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | Studying and working in Operational Research and Finance requires a wide range of computing skills. This course gives an introduction to several packages, including LaTeX, Matlab and Excel, via applications relevant to OR and Finance, then develops basic skills in java programming. |
Course description |
Latex: concept of command-driven rather than wysiwyg text processing; commands for typesetting Mathematics; Beamer as a Latex-based system for slide preparation. Packages for mathematical computation and data handling using packages such as Matlab and Excel; applications in OR and Finance. Java: introduction to common programming concepts (variables, loops, conditional execution, arrays, subroutines) applied to simple applications in OR and Finance.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | Students must not have taken Computing for Operational Research MATH11094. |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
Ability to typeset a report containing mathematical notation using LaTeX and prepare a presentation using Beamer. Ability to perform relevant mathematical computations and data handling using packages such as Matlab and Excel. Ability to write Java programs for simple applications in OR and Finance.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
Special Arrangements |
MSc Operational Research and MSc Financial Modelling and Optimization students only. |
Keywords | CORF |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Joerg Kalcsics
Tel: (0131 6)50 5953
Email: Joerg.Kalcsics@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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