Module Details
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Title MATH256 - Numerical Methods
Code MATH256
Coordinator Prof K Chen
Mathematical Sciences
K.Chen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To provide an introduction to the main topics in Numerical Analysis and their relation to other branches of Mathematics

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To strengthen students’ knowledge of scientific programming, building on the ideas introduced in MATH111.

(LO2) To provide an introduction to the foundations of numerical analysis and its relation to other branches of Mathematics.

(LO3) To introduce students to theoretical concepts that underpin numerical methods, including fixed point iteration, interpolation, orthogonal polynomials and error estimates based on Taylor series.

(LO4) To demonstrate how analysis can be combined with sound programming techniques to produce accurate, efficient programs for solving practical mathematical problems.

(S1) Numeracy

(S2) Problem solving skills

Syllabus
 

• Review of the main programming concepts needed for numerical methods: variables, conditionals, loops, arrays and procedures.
• Rounding, error propagation and cancellation.
• Solving nonlinear equations; bisector, false position, secant and Newton-Raphson methods.
• Interpolation by polynomials using evenly spaced nodes and Chebyshev nodes. Alternative interpolation schemes using cubic splines.
• Newton-Cotes and Gaussian quadrature.
• Implementation of numerical methods in a high level programming language.

Recommended Texts
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
MATH101 CALCULUS I; MATH102 CALCULUS II; MATH103 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA 

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Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
formal examination  2.5 hours    90       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
This is not an anonymous assessment.      10