FIT3085 - Numerical computing

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit is intended to teach students about the design of numerical algorithms and the effect that computer arithmetic has on both the design of numerical algorithms and on numerical software. Students are introduced to main paradigms for creating numerical computing algorithms, namely the paradigm of local approximation and the paradigm of matrix transformations.

Assessment

Examination 70%, 2 Practical Assignments 30%

Contact hours

2 hours per week

Prerequisites

FIT2004, FIT2014 and 12 points of mathematics

Prohibitions

CSE2307