MATH2601: Computer Tutorials and Assignments Academic Year 2024/25 Organisation Tutorials In the tutorials, we will introduce new tools and concepts in Python, in order to use methods from numerical analysis to solve a range of mathematical problems. Assignments Computer assignments will be set fortnightly. During the Computer Practical classes on Monday, you will be able to work independently on these assignments, under the supervision of academic staff. You should submit your work by 4.pm on the Monday in the week following the week of the Practical class to receive feedback. Write your work in a Python Jupyter Notebook called xyz_N .ipynb, where xyz is your ISS username (i.e., your login) and N the number of the assignment (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), then submit it to the Assessment area for MATH2601 on the VLE. Jupyter Notebooks will naturally allow you to write a short report, i.e., to produce an analysis of your results and to comment on them. Assessments Two of the computer assignments, 3 and 5, will be assessed. They will be graded and you will get feedback on your work. The overall Computer Assessment grade counts for 30% of the MATH2601 grade and students need to achieve at least 40% on the Computer Assessments to pass the module. Chapter 1 Computational accuracy 1.1 Tutorial 1.1.1 Motivation Suppose we wish to evaluate exp x to a very high accuracy. As discussed in the lecture, floating-point arithmetic provides only limited precision, which will limit the accuracy of calculation, … Read more
