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Science, Engineering and Technology

KMA350

Enrolment
Unit Code
Unit Title
KMA305 Probability Models 3
KMA315 Real and Complex Analysis 3
KMA350 Computational Techniques 3
KMA351 Algebra and Applications 3
KMA352 Analysis 3
KMA353 Data Handling and Statistics 3
KMA354 Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3
KMA355 Operations Research 3
KMA356 Principles of Statistics 3
KMA357 Topics in Advanced Mathematics 3
KMA381 Calculus of Variations
KME300 Engineering Numerical Methods

2008  KMA350  Computational Techniques 3

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter
KMA350 H

Key Semester Dates
Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date
Sem 1 25-FEB-2008 20-MAR-2008 14-APR-2008 30-MAY-2008

*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).

Offered in Courses: [ K3B] [ S3G] [ S3I] [ S3Y]
This unit can be taken in other courses
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DESCRIPTION

Fundamental numerical processes for obtaining approximate but useful solutions to mathematical models. Topics include: errors in computations; solution of linear and non-linear equations arising from problems in the physical and biological sciences, commerce and engineering; approximation of functions; numerical integration and differentiation; eigenvalues and eigenvectors with applications to differential equations and optimisation.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2 hr exam (80%), internal assessment (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 1-hr lab session weekly

REQUISITE INFO
Prereq (KMA152 & KMA154) or (KMA182 & KMA184)
M.Excl KMA265, KME300

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Prof L Forbes

FEES
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KEY

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