CE885-7-AU-CO:
Mathematical Research Techniques Using Matlab

The details
2025/26
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 02 October 2025
Friday 12 December 2025
15
07 April 2025

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
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Key module for

MSC H60112 Computer Networks and Security,
MSC H64112 5G and Emerging Communication Systems,
MSC GH64N1 Computer Systems Engineering,
MSC GH64N3 Computer Systems Engineering

Module description

This module provides students with a range of mathematical techniques to be applied to the solution of practical problems using MATLAB.

Module aims

The aim of this module is:



  • To provide students with an understanding of the principles of a range of mathematical techniques and how they can be applied to the solution of practical problems using the language MATLAB.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Demonstrate the application of the MATLAB programming language to manipulating one-dimensional and multi-dimensional data.

  2. Design, program and evaluate the mathematical techniques introduced in this module.

  3. Critically evaluate the suitability and limitations of different techniques in MATLAB to solve the specific classes of practical problems.

Module information

Outline Syllabus



  • Introduction to MATLAB.

  • Numerical Matrix computation.

  • Analysis and handling of functions of one variable including data fitting, interpolation, root finding and optimisation.

  • Analysis of multi-dimensional data including data science techniques such as clustering and classification.

  • Random numbers and Monte Carlo simulation.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • Lectures and Laboratories

Bibliography*

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Lab Test 1 - (in person, in lab, open book restricted)    30% 
Coursework   Progress Test In person, MCQ Moodle Test, Closed Book    20% 
Coursework   Lab Test 2 - (in person, in lab, open book restricted)    20% 
Coursework   Individual Data Analysis Implementation Project Report    30% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Haris Pervaiz, email: haris.pervaiz@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Haris Pervaiz
Graduate Office, ces-gradoffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872438

 

Availability
Yes
No
Yes

External examiner

Dr Anthony Olufemi Tesimi Adeyemi-Ejeye
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 2 hours, 2 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

* Please note: due to differing publication schedules, items marked with an asterisk (*) base their information upon the previous academic year.

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