Taster Content: Department of Mathematical Sciences
Section outline
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MA114: Matrices and Complex Numbers
Hi, I'm Jessica Claridge. This week in MA114 we will begin by ensuring everyone is set up to use MATLAB and will start exploring Complex Numbers.
Email: jessica.claridge@essex.ac.uk
What are matrices and complex numbers?
A matrix is an array of numbers.
A complex number is a combination of a real number and an imaginary number. For example, consider the form a + bx, where a and b are real numbers, and x satisfies the equation x2 = −1. Because no real number satisfies this equation, we call x an "imaginary number".
"There can be very little of present-day science and technology that is not dependent on complex numbers in one way or another."
Hi, I'm Alexei Vernitski, I also teach on this module.
Email: asvern@essex.ac.uk
Sample week
This is a sample week from the MA114: Matrices and Complex Numbers module. Why do't you watch the videos below?
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You will need to install MATLAB on your own device (it needs to be PC, Mac or Linux). MATLAB is also available in our open access PC Labs on campus.
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A map with all the locations of our open access PC labs on our Colchester campus.
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The Q&A sessions will take place via Zoom. Make sure you turn up on time!