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Hobart, Launceston

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Introduction

Computers and mathematics are powerful tools for modelling and reasoning about the world around us. They are also powerful tools for reasoning about computation itself. This unit explores the fundamental topics of sets, logic, combinatorics and number theory as they apply to modelling real-world problems, as well as to thinking about the operation of computers and program code. Learn just how much can be accomplished with a single line of Python. During the semester students will assemble their personal toolkit of mathematical and programming techniques, forming the foundation of further study in mathematics, data science or software development.

Summary 2021

Unit name Computational Science
Unit code KIT103
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology|Mathematics
Coordinator

James Montgomery
Teaching staff

Malgorzata O'Reilly
Level Introductory
Available as student elective? Yes
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

1

apply the tools of discrete mathematics to model real world problems within a scientific computing environment

2

translate mathematical expressions involving discrete entities into valid program code

3

select appropriate mathematical and programming structures to suit a given scenario

4

solve abstract and real world problems using formal definitions and properties of fundamental mathematical structures without the use of a computer

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Requisites

It is strongly recommended that students without the mathematical skills equivalent to at least MTA315109 or MTM315109 or MTS315109 complete KMA002 or KMA003.

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KMA155

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2hr lecture weekly, 1 x 2hr computer laboratory weekly and 1hr of independent learning weekly

Assessment

AT1 - Assignment 1: Sets and Functions (15%)

AT2 - Assignment 2: Boolean Algebra and Conditional Program Logic (15%)

AT3 - Assignment 3 Combinatorics (15%)

AT4 - Assignment 4 Fun with Numbers(15%)

AT5 - Project and portfolio  (40%)

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