Courses: MAT260 Scientific Computing 2 - Autumn 2017
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Spring
Objectives and Content
The course gives an introduction to algorithms and theory for numerical solution of systems of ordinary differential equations, iterative solution of systems of non-linear equations and basic methods for calculating eigenvalues. Computation of the best approximation in the least square theory with focus on orthogonal polynomials and trigonometric approximation are also treated. In addition one looks at special problems in numerical integration and Gauss quadrature.The course also deals with differential methods for initial value problems, Runge Kuta and multistep methods for time integration.
Learning Outcomes
After completed course, the students are expected to be able to- explain and use the power method to find the smallest and the biggest eigenvalue of a matrix
- show Schur's and Gershgorin's theorem for matrices
- explain and use iterative methods for nonlinear systems like fix point method and Newton's method
- explain the least square method for determining the best approximation
- explain the Gauss-quadrature for approximating integrals
- describe and use the Runge-Kutta methods and the multistep methods for solving numerically ordinary differential equations
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
MAT160 Scientific computing I
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Written exam. Exercises might be graded and included in the final grade. It may be oral examination if less than 20 students attend the course.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Subject Overlap
Contact Information
advice@math.uib.no