This course explores elements of scientific computing, focusing on methods for solving or approximating the solution of calculus and linear algebra problems associated with real-world applications. By drawing on non-trivial problems from disciplines including physics, engineering and chemistry, and sophisticated scientific computing and visualisation environments, students are introduced to the basic computational concepts of stability, accuracy and efficiency. New numerical methods and techniques are developed to solve progressively more challenging problems.
Honours Pathway Option (HPO):
To do this option, students must have completed STAT2001 or a mark of 60% or more in either MATH2305 or MATH1116. The HPO expands on the theoretical aspects of the underlying algorithms, and uses alternative assessment to assess these theoretical aspects.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and use fundamental mathematical techniques relevant to the analysis of scientific computing methods.
- Accurately motivate, describe and analyse important algorithms relevant to real-world scientific computing.
- Appropriately use a programming language to solve scientific computing problems with proficiency and confidence.
- Use appropriate mathematical and computational tools to verify the reliability of scientific computing calculations.
Indicative Assessment
- 10 workshop responses demonstrating the capacity to use relevant software (30) [LO 2,3,4]
- 5 written assignments demonstrating a problem-based understanding of underlying algorithms and mathematical techniques (30) [LO 1,2,4]
- Final examination (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures per week (36 hours) as well as a total of 20 hours of workshop time.
- Approximately 74 hours of self-study per semester which will include preparation for lectures and completion of assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
No inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
This course has no prescribed texts.
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3407 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | N/A |