Computational Mathematical Software as a First-Year Study Aid: Exploring Mathematical Skills Using E

Methods

Task 1:

Write an essay (750-1000 words) entitled. “Computational Mathematical Software as a first-year study aid.” With reference to selected codes (all of which should be included in the appendix of your essay) reflect on what mathematical skills you have explored using software in ER1630 and how its use has improved your mathematical skills and your approach to mathematics in other modules you are studying. You should refer to the material delivered by the WISER team as well as other sources of information such as books and online instructional material to correctly produce your essay and should include the following sections. Title, Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Conclusion and References, your essay should be written in the third party and the past-tense. Marks will be awarded for essay structure, correct use of referencing and cross referencing, writing style/grammar as well as coherent content.

Task 2:

Produce a set of fully annotated MATLAB script files of the highlighted exercises from workshops of the first term. The comments within your scripts should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the MATLAB commands used. Scripts should be accompanied by the relevant outputs required in the workshop exercise. Scripts and the relevent outputs are to accompany your essay as appendices.