Course Outline
This course is intended to teach numerical computing, symbolic computing, and graphical visualization through the use of mathematical and computational software (i.e. MATLAB) so as to familiarize the students with computing skills.
Course Format
- Material related to the lab will be introduced, explained and demonstrated in the lecture.
- Students then use MATLAB in the lab to get the answers required on the lab assignment sheet.
Text and References
References
MATLAB Books
- Munther Gdeisat, Francis Lilley,
Matlab by example, London ; Waltham, Mass.: Elsevier, 2013.
- Stormy Attaway,
MATLAB: a practical introduction to programming and problem solving, Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2013.
- Brian H. Hahn, Daniel T. Valentine,
Essential MATLAB for engineers and scientists, Waltham, Mass.: Academic Press, 2013.
Numerical Methods
Mathematical Modelling
- Leonid Burstein,
Primary MATLAB for life sciences, SAIF Zone, Sharjah, UAE: Bentham Science Publishers, 2013.
- Pascal Wallisch,
MATLAB for neuroscientists, Burlington: Elsevier Science, 2013.
- Vladimir Rovenski,
Modeling of Curves and Surfaces with MATLAB, New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 2010.
- Todd Young, Martin J. Mohlenkamp, Introduction to Numerical Methods and Matlab Programming for Engineers,
Clicking on the link text.
- Allen B. Downey, Physical Modeling in MATLAB,
Clicking on the link text.
Optimization
- P. Venkataraman,
Applied optimization with MATLAB programming, Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
- Michael C. Ferris, Olvi L. Mangasarian, Stephen J. Wright,
Linear programming with MATLAB, Philadelphia, Pa.: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, 2007.
This is available at the CUHK library.
The text/reference should not be treated as a substitute for the lectures. The lectures may present the material covered in the text in a different manner, or deviate from it entirely. You should take your own notes in class.
Useful Links
Academic Offenses
The Chinese University of Hong Kong places very high importance on honesty in academic work submitted by students, and adopts a policy of zero tolerance on cheating and plagiarism. Any related offence will lead to disciplinary action including termination of studies at the University. For information on categories of offenses and types of penalties, students should consult the following link:
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Evaluation
Your final letter-grade will be determined by your point Ranking viz. your final score (out of 100 points). The total score for your course grades is distributed as follows:
Class Participation and Classroom Activities
10%
Laboratory Assignments
50% (Each 5%)
(Absolutely no late assignments will be accepted.)
One homework programming assignment
10%
Please visit our lecture note website for the due date of your Homework.
Two in-class, open-book tests
30% (Each 15%)
(on March 1 and April 19)
Homework
There will be one homework programming assignment.
Please note that you MUST do the whole homework entirely by yourself. In case of difficulty, you may consult the instructor and the tutors during their office hours. Any answers that show evidence of having been done with others will receive a score of zero; stronger action may also be taken (visit
). Don’t copy the work of others! Be neat, concise and well-organized.
Late homework answers will NOT be graded, and will receive a score of zero.
Important Remarks
- If you are found cheating (in the tests or in the lab or on homework assignments), you will automatically get an F grade in this course and your act will be reported to the Department for necessary disciplinary actions.
- To avoid copying of programs, your programs may be spot-checked, i.e., you will be asked questions regarding the statements in your program.
- Please do not let others copy your programs or results as we have no way to tell who is copying who and you may be liable for the penalties.
Please click the links below to download the homework.
Examination Schedule
Schedules of tests are:
Important dates to remember \(\cdots\)
Date & Time:
March 1 (Thursday), from 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Date & Time:
April 19 (Thursday), from 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Date & Time:
March 1 (Thursday), from 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Date & Time:
April 19 (Thursday), from 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Date & Time:
March 1 (Thursday), from 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Date & Time:
April 19 (Thursday), from 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Room:
Lady Shaw Bldg 232B
Lecture Notes
Once you have enrolled your course, we will send you a username and password to access your online learning resources.
Please click the link below to download the lecture notes.