This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module introduces the students to the basics of Maple and two topics in the mathematical sciences. The precise topics will vary in any particular year. Potential topics include (for example): history and/or people active in the mathematical sciences, algorithms, engaging the public in the mathematical sciences, mathematical games.
Maple: the Maple environment, basic commands, basic calculus, curve sketching.
There is no specific mathematical syllabus for the topics part of the module.
Contact Hours: 18
Private Study: 132
Total: 150
100% coursework
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
Mathematical texts will depend on the projects offered in any particular year.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 investigate with guidance a topic in mathematics and/or statistics;
2 demonstrate the capability to solve problems in accordance with the basic theories and concepts of the relevant topics in mathematics and/or statistics;
3 make appropriate use of Maple.
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