Scientific computing: advanced techniques and applications (MATH3201)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Prerequisite
MATH2200
Assessment methods
Project, assignment, exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Meagan Carney ()
Dr Meagan Carney
Study Abroad
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Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course will introduce students to problem solving using scientific computing and advanced numerical methods, in environments such as Matlab, or building on software libraries available in C or Fortran. This course contains a large hands-on component (practicals and project) and provides a link with real-world applications, spanning biology, chemistry and physics. Topics such as scientific visualisation, high performance computing and grid computing will be introduced. Suitable for students in any scientific or engineering discipline.