Course Description:

This course introduces a powerful and free computer software Scilab for scientific research. The programming language will be taught via a number of mathematical models in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Statistics and Management. Some basic and important techniques in Calculus and Linear Algebra will also be covered.

Course Contents: In this course, we shall

1. introduce fundamental programming techniques in SciLab;
2. demonstrate how mathematical models are formulated, and
3. how to interpret these models with the help of computer.

Credit Bearing Programme: 6 credits

Assessment: Assignments/ in-class activities (20%), two midterm tests (30%) and one 2.5 hour written examination (50%) [Note: No supplementary examination will be offered.]

Date: July 4 - July 30, 2016 (Every Wednesday & Saturday)

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Venue: The University of Hong Kong

Level-of-study: Secondary school students aged 16 or above

Pre-requisite: Pass the screening test

Details of the screening test:
Date: June 11, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 nn
Venue: KB 223, Knowles Building, HKU

Remark:

• Students with excellent performance will be granted scholarships. Local students in financial need are eligible to apply for partial or full subsidies (please upload application letter together with supporting documents such as a copy of documentary evidence of government subsidy schemes or a copy of salary slip/income proof within three months through "supporting documents--others").
• Students with non-Permanent HK Identity Cards may require visas to study in HKU. For student visa and accommodation, please see Visa and Accommodation.

Programme Webpage: Please visit http://www.aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/hs-programmes/math1641-mathematical-laboratory-and-modeling/ for "MATH1641 Mathematical Laboratory and Modelling".

Online Application: Please browse http://www.aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/hs-programmes/math1641-mathematical-laboratory-and-modeling/, and click "Apply Now".

Language of Instruction: English

Programme Fee: HK$4,260 and HK$350 Application Fee

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