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Mathematical Methods for Computer Engineering (MATLC0124), 5 op

Basic information

Course name:Mathematical Methods for Computer Engineering
Mathematical Methods for Computer Engineering
Course Winha code:MATLC0124
Kurre acronym:MathMeth
Credits:5
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:3.year
Implementation:Spring semester, Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period
Semester:0708
Language of tuition:English
Teacher:Jaakko Pitkänen
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

MATLC0020 Basic Course of Mathematics, MATLC0128 Integral Calculus and laplace Transforms, MATLC0022 Series, Fourier- and Z-Transforms

Course contents (core content level)

Probability, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions. Mean and variance, statistical testing of means. Mathematical modeling, regression models. Discrete mathematics, Euclidean algorithm, congruences and graph theory. Some optimization problems.

Course contents (additional)

Conditional probability. Reliability, exponential distribution. Median and quartiles, statistical testing of variance and distribution. Variance analysis, nonlinear models. Diophantine equations, RSA algorithm. Algebraic structures.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completion of this course the student understands the meaning of probability and statistical testing and the areas of application for different distributions. The student understands mathematical models. The student is familiar with the applications of discrete mathematics to coding theory and optimization.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After completion of this course the student is able to choose the correct distribution and apply it. The student can do simple statistical testing and fit a model to the data. The student is able to use simple coding and optimization algorithms.

Recommended reading

Croft ? Davison ? Hargreaves: Engineering Mathematics
Kreyszig: Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures and assignments
laboratory assignments
examinations
homework and self-study

Teaching methods and student workload

Exam
Lectures and assignments
Self-study
Laboratory assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

Examinations (40 % of maximal points) and computer assignments

Related competences of the degree programme

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