Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board B
Date of Decision: 2015-04-16
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: F3, Pi3
Elective for: BME4, I4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The aim of the course is to teach computational methods for solving both ordinary and partial differential equations. This includes the construction, application and analysis of basic computational algorithms for differential equations. Problem solving using computers is a central part of the course. Particular emphasis is placed on the students independently authoring project reports based on interpretation and evaluation of the numerical results obtained, with references and other documention in support of the conclusions drawn.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Methods for time integration: Euler’s method, the trapezoidal rule. Multistep methods: Adams' methods, backward differentiation formulae. Explicit and implicit Runge-Kutta methods. Error analysis, stability and convergence. Stiff problems and A-stability. Error control and adaptivity. The Poisson equation: Finite differences and the finite element method. Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic problems. Time dependent PDEs: Numerical schemes for the diffusion equation. Introduction to difference methods for conservation laws.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: The grade is based on homework assignments and a written exam.
Required prior knowledge: FMA420 Linear Algebra, FMA430 Calculus in Severable Variables, FMA021 Applied Mathematics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FMN041, FMN050, FMN081, FMN130, FMNF01
Director of studies: Studierektor Anders Holst, Studierektor@math.lth.se
Course coordinator: Gustaf Söderlind, Gustaf.Soderlind@na.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.maths.lth.se/na/courses/FMNN10