Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
CM30070: Computer algebra |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 25%, EX 75% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | CM30070 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| In order to take this unit you must have A-Level Mathematics grade A/B (or equivalent authorised by Director of Studies). |
| Description: | Aims: To show how computer algebra can be used to solve some interesting mathematical problems. Learning Outcomes: 1. To understand the practical possibilities and limitations of symbolic computation; 2. To be able to solve problems using symbolic computation. 3. To understand major algorithms of symbolic computation. Skills: Application of number (T/F). Content: Introduction to Maple. Data representation questions. Normal and canonical forms. Polynomials, algebraic numbers, elementary numbers. Polynomial algebra: GCD and factorization algorithms, modular methods. Numerical and symbolic methods for solving systems of nonlinear equations. Gröbner bases. Introduction to integration. |