Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
By its nature, computation is close to mathematics. This unit examines some of the mathematical processes that underlie the science and technology specific to the computer age, with emphasis on applications using Python. This provides a treatment of discrete mathematics to support the programs of students taking a first course in Computer Science or planning to study such areas of advanced mathematics as Algebra, Number Theory and Probability. Skills developed are also useful for careers in Operations Research, Engineering, Management, Finance, Economics and Teaching.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Computational Science |
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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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Fees
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
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KMA155
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 3hrs lectures, 1-2hrs online modules for those with no prior programming experience, 1hr tutorial, 1hr laboratory class each week |
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Assessment | 60% tests (3 x 50-minute tests worth 20% each, at regular intervals during semester), 40% assignments (10 weekly assignments alternating between mathematics and programming ) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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