Course Description
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Course Name
Modelling and Applied Computing
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: MAM1000W (corequisite), or already have an equivalent knowledge of Mathematics.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
The aim of this course is to introduce Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling including approximations and estimation theory, numerical methods, dynamical systems and modelling and simulation of discrete and continuous processes with MATLAB. Exposure to research methodology and mathematical communication is provided.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.