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Real World Maths: from pen and paper calculations to scientific computing (two day taster)
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019 Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday 27 February 1.00-5.00 pm and Wednesday 13 March 12.00-4.00 pm (both dates required)
Location
Penryn Campus, Cornwall.
Fees/Admission
Free
This two-day taster is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).Real World Maths: from pen and paper ...Description
Wednesday 27 February 1.00-5.00 pm and Wednesday 13 March 12.00-4.00 pm (both dates required)
Penryn CampusHow do diseases spread? How does Amazon minimize its delivery costs? Professor Stuart Townley will show you how to get from pen and paper calculations to scientific computing, how mathematical formulae can help us understand trends and patterns in the world and what data looks like to mathematicians.
This enhanced taster takes place over two days. On the first day, you will be carrying out pen and paper calculations. In between sessions, you’re invited to carry out your own work on a problem that interests you. In the second session, Stuart Townley will guide you on how to make use of advanced computing to bring your calculations to life.
This is a fantastic free opportunity for those who always felt they wanted to take Maths further. This taster is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
Places are limited so please get in touch to secure your place. Contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk.
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