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MT4112 Computing in Mathematics

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 9.00 am Mon (even weeks), Tue and Thu

This module is intended to introduce students to FORTRAN and the writing of computer codes to implement mathematical algorithms. The module includes a basic introduction to FORTRAN, and the implementation of mathematical algorithms in a well-documented FORTRAN program. Students are required to complete a project in addition to sitting the examination.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Either pre- or co-requisites MT3501, MT3503 or MT3504

Anti-requisite(s): In taking this module you must not be on a single or joint Honours programme in the School of Computer Science

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (x 10 weeks).

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework: Project = 30%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor D H Mackay
Module teaching staff: Prof Duncan Mackay