Module Code - Title:

MS4101 - MATHEMATICAL LABORATORY

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

0

Lab

5

Tutorial

0

Other

0

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To introduce students to a symbolic algebra package (Maple) as a mathematical problem-solving tool.

Syllabus:

[Using a symbolic algebra package (MAPLE) for the analysis and solution of simple mathematical models.] Systematic approach to scientific problem-solving. Extensive use will be made of case studies and assessment will be largely project based.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Learning Outcome Programme Outcome(s) Programme Area(s) Assessment Mode(s) 1. Perform simple algebra using variables and functions with Maple. 1 1 Lab session(s) 2. Create graphical output (plots) using Maple. 1 1 Lab session(s) 3. Perform calculus tasks and work with finite sums and truncated Taylor series using Maple. 1 1 Lab session(s) 4. Perform vector, matrix and general linear algebraic computations with Maple. 1 1 Lab session(s) 5. Solve non-linear equations and systems of equations using Maple. 1 1 Lab session(s) 6. Design and code a Maple worksheet to solve a significant mathematical project using some or all of the above techniques. 1 1 Submitted workfile together with lab-based assessment

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

None

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

None at all

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

The module will be taught on a hands-on basis. The students will each have a PC running Maple and will be assigned tasks during classroom sessions. The lecture material is available on-line and is in the form of interactive Maple worksheets. Classroom sessions will be workshops rather than lectures.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Not relevant for an introductory module.

Prime Texts:

J. Kinsella (2008) Lecture notes for module in electronic format: , http://jkcray.maths.ul.ie/ms4101/

F. Garvan (2002) The Maple book , CRC/Chapman & Hall,ISBN:1584882328

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

doireann.okiely@ul.ie