MAST30028 Numerical Methods & Scientific Computing

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 50%
• About 4 class hours a week

Is MAST30028 hard?

MAST30028: About average. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Solving maths problems on a computer: approximation, simulation, data fitting and accuracy.

After it you can

• Write simple numerical programs
• Explain roundoff and truncation errors
• Pick a suitable numerical method and read its output

What you need first

(MAST10009 or MAST20026 or MAST20033) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022) and ((COMP10001 or COMP20005 or PHYC20013) or a programming competency test)

• MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
• MAST20026 Real Analysis
• MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced
• MAST10007 Linear Algebra
• MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
• MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
• COMP10001 Foundations of Computing
• COMP20005 Intro. to Numerical Computation in C
• PHYC20013 Laboratory and Computational Physics 2

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is MAST30028 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking MAST30028?

Needs (MAST10009 or MAST20026 or MAST20033) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022) and ((COMP10001 or COMP20005 or PHYC20013) or a programming competency test).

Does MAST30028 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does MAST30028 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take MAST30028 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate MAST30028?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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