MA2NAN-Numerical Analysis

Module Provider: Mathematics and Statistics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Either MA1MSP must have been undertaken as a pre-requisite OR MA2MPR must be undertaken as a co-requisite.
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: MA2NA1 Numerical Analysis I
Current from: 2018/9

Module Convenor: Dr Steve Langdon

Email: s.langdon@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module covers some introductory numerical methods in Mathematics.

Aims:

To motivate, describe and analyse methods for solving differential equations and to develop skills in programming numerical methods.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:

• formulate methods for solving some initial value problems;

• write computer programs to implement numerical methods.

 

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The content of the course is roughly divided into four parts and consists of the following topics:

• Review of basic ODE theory;

• Fundamental numerical methods for ODEs;

• Runge-Kutta methods;

• Linear multistep methods.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures and practicals.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		20	2
Practicals classes and workshops		10
Guided independent study		68
Total hours by term		98.00	2.00
Total hours for module	100.00

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	60
Set exercise	40

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Length of examination: 2 hours

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The method of assessment for this course is a two-hour exam at the end of the year. This will be worth 60% of the total mark. The other 40% can be gained via assessed coursework formed of analytic and computational work

Formative assessment methods:

Problem sheets.

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

One examination paper of 2 hours duration in August/September - the resit module mark will be the higher of the exam mark (100% exam) and the exam mark plus previous coursework marks (60% exam, 40% coursework).

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 31 July 2018