About this course
MATH1070 - Frontiers of Computational Science
WHAT IS IT? Many of the most important practical problems in science can only be solved by using both mathematics and computation. MATH1070 introduces this approach, by describing three areas:- Numerical solutions of equations. Applications to Physics and Chemistry. Computational Biology:- models and energy flows in biological cells and ecosystems. WHY DO IT? MATH1070 introduces you to computer solutions to contemporary science challenges. It develops important practical skills in computational problem solving and modeling that are useful in later courses. You will learn to solve and graphically present science problems using MATLAB, or other appropriate software. HOW DOES IT WORK? Students attend two lectures and one 2-hour practical computational laboratory each week. Assessment consists of assignments and an end of semester exam. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? MATH1070 is designed particularly for students of computational science within the BSc. This new field develops graduates with advanced skills in large scale computational problem solving, modeling, and visualization, for science or engineering applications (e.g. biology, physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, earth science) This leads to MATH2200. MATH1070 will also give students a background in computational biology. This leads to the second year course MATH2210, which introduces DNA sequencing and the modeling of molecular structures and biological systems. WHAT DO I NEED? MATH1070 has no prerequisites. However you should have taken school Mathematics B or a mathematics course at UQ. MATH1070 does not assume any specific computing or programming skills. WHEN IS IT AVAILABLE? Second semester, every year. Contact Advice Computational Science Coordinator and MATH1070 Course Coordinator: Prof. Bernard Pailthorpe, Rm 69-721, Ph 336-56131, Email bap@maths.uq.edu.au .
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