Module code | WTW 152 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | The module serves as an introduction to computer programming as used in science. Modelling of dynamical processes using difference equations; curve fitting and linear programming are studied. Applications are drawn from real-life situations in, among others, finance, economics and ecology. |
Module credits | 8.00 |
NQF Level | 05 |
Programmes |
BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Information Technology in Information and Knowledge Systems BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics BSc in Applied Mathematics BSc in Chemistry BSc in Chemistry 4-year programme BSc in Mathematical Statistics BSc in Mathematics BSc in Mathematics 4-year programme BSc in Physics BSc in Physics 4-year programme |
Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
Prerequisites | 50% for Mathematics in Grade 12 |
Contact time | 2 lectures per week, 1 practical per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Mathematics and Applied Mathematics |
Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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