Computational Mathematics

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  1. develop logical and well structured computer programs in a high-level programming language;
  2. solve scientific and engineering problems by designing and implementing algorithms in a high-level programming language;
  3. analyse and debug computer programs to describe their purpose and identify logic and syntactical errors whenever they are present;
  4. apply the tools and commands available in UNIX-type operating systems for tasks relating to basic administration and data processing;
  5. demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts taught to a range of topics in computational mathematics; and
  6. demonstrate a knowledge of the basic principles of computational error and limits of accuracy.

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About University of New England

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• UNE-INF-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Information Technology

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• UNE-MTHS120-Calculus and Linear Algebra 1
• UNE-MTHS130-Calculus and Linear Algebra 2

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

To enrol in this subject you will need to pass 2 of 3 subjects from UNE-ICT100, UNE-ICT101 and UNE-COSC110.
Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not receive a satisfactory result for these subjects.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - Access to Matlab is required. It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:
  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.