University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module aims to enable students to use Maple as a tool in their other modules and to turn naturally to such a package when solving mathematical problems. The module aims to illustrate the following points: a symbolic computation package allows one to conduct mathematical experiments; a symbolic computation package allows one to collect data about a problem being studied. This is similar to the way other scientists work. It is easier to try several different approaches to a problem and see which works. The machine is stupid. Intelligence comes from the user. The user thinks, the user interprets, the computer calculates.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 35

Guided independent study hours: 115

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 70%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 30%

Personnel