Course syllabus

Numerisk analys
Numerical Analysis

FMNF10, 6 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED F/Pi
Date of Decision: 2017-04-06

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: E3
Elective Compulsory for: I3
Elective for: BME4, M4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to teach basic computational methods for solving simple and common mathematical problems using computers and numerical software. This includes the construction, application and analysis of basic computational algorithms. Problem solving using computers forms a central part of the course.

Learning outcomes

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

Contents

Software for scientific computing, error analysis, computer arithmetic, condition number, systems of linear equations, the method of least squares, calculation of eigenvalues, solution of nonlinear equations using fixed point or Newton iterations, interpolation, ordinary differential equations, basic signal processing using FFT.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: FMAB20 Linear Algebra, FMAA01/05 Calculus in One Variable, FMAB30 Calculus in Several Variables, and experience with MATLAB.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FMN011, FMN041, FMN081, FMN130, FMNF01, FMNN10, FMN050

Reading list

Contact and other information

Director of studies: Studierektor Anders Holst, Studierektor@math.lth.se
Course administrator: Patricia Felix Poma de Kos, patricia.felix_poma_de_kos@math.lth.se
Teacher: Eskil Hansen, eskil@maths.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.ctr.maths.lu.se/na/courses/FMN050/