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CM10197: Analytical mathematics for applications

Academic Year: 2018/9
Owning Department/School: Department of Computer Science
Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 25%, EX 75%
Assessment Detail:
  • Course Work (CW 25%)
  • Examination (EX 75%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take CM10196
Description: Aims:
To introduce students to a mathematical basis to support computer science in general and other computer science units in particular.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit, the students will be able to:
1. Calculate with the rudiments of linear algebra.
2. Reason about series to the point of Taylor/Maclaurin expansions.
3. Use appropriate software tools for linear algebra and calculus.

Skills:
Application of Number (T/F,A), Problem Solving (T/F,A).

Content:
Linear Algebra elementary matrices and vectors, Gaussian elimination, inverses, determinants, Eigenvalues and
Eigenvectors, equations of lines and planes in space.
Series: sequences and series, convergence, real numbers, derivatives, absolute convergence, comparison and integral tests, Taylor/Maclaurin series.
Programme availability:

CM10197 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFB06 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science (Year 1)
  • USCM-AAB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USCM-AKB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • USCM-AFB09 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Business (Year 1)
  • USCM-AAB10 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Business with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USCM-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Business with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • USCM-AFM01 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science (Year 1)
  • USCM-AAM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USCM-AKM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2018/19.
  • Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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  • Postgraduates: .