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"Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes"
SME 1013 Session Dec 2009/2010
"To err is human, to really screw things up requires a computer"
MARKS
Tests
Test 2: 24/2/2010 DK7 9 pm
Test 3: 25/3/2010 DK7 9 pm
Syllabus
Notes
Homework
HW - Arrays
HW - Matrix multiplication
HW - Decision-based Control Structure
Matlab Homework
HW : (Functions) - Given the state radius in the file state.radius.txt, find the country area by summing all the state areas. Use loops and functions to do your program.
Project
Report should include Introduction, Method of solution (setting up the problem, including algorithm and flowchart), solution itself (code and output results), discussion (include weaknesses that you identified for your solution), and conclusion.
Hand in your work on a CD
Project 1 (sample) due 19.3.2010
Project 2 due 29.3.2010
Softwares (Windows)
1. Force (Fortran compiler - front end for g77)
2. Octave (Matlab clone) QtOctave (Graphical Front-End for Octave)
3. Maxima (Symbolic Mathematics)
4. Crimson Editor (Portable - Unzip and run straight away) (Text Editor with Syntax Highlighting)
