Module Details
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Title LATEX AND MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING PROJECT
Code MATH549
Coordinator Dr TDH Hall
Mathematical Sciences
T.Hall@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

This module introduces students, in a practical context, to the use of a common mathematical programming language and the typesetting system LaTeX . This enhances their IT skills as well as providing practical training in the use of these systems for mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Be able to write a Mathematical project in the typesetting language LaTeX, including the ability to include graphics.

(LO2) Be able to use a mathematical programming language (such as Maple or Matlab), and apply their programming ability to a particular mathematical problem.

(LO3) Knowledge of academic integrity with particular reference to the University of Liverpool’s Code of Practice on Assessment.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) IT skills

(S3) Organisational skills

Syllabus
 

Taught/practical classes on the typesetting system LaTeX and on a mathematical programming language (such as Maple or Matlab). No prior knowledge of programming is assumed.  The final part of the m odule is a project. Students learn a new topic in Mathematics and demonstrate that they are able to write programs in a mathematical programming language  to investigate the topic, and to use LaTeX to typeset their project report. A list of available topics and supervisors is distributed at the start of the module. The project work is assessed as follows: 30% for mathematical content, 30% for the quality of the LaTeX, and 40% for programming. To obtain high LaTeX marks, the project must include the following: formatted contents page, referencing, bibliography, use of displayed equations, and at least one figure.  To obtain high marks for programming, the student must demonstrate an ability to write programs rather than just carry out command line calculations.

Recommended Texts
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

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Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Project  0    100       
Academic Integrity Module with assessment on Canvas Resit opportunities: Students who pass all other assessment components of the module but fail the module because of failing the Academic Integri  0    0