Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

MA178 Matematikk 1, MA179 Matematikk 2, MA222 Matematikk 3

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will

• have basic knowledge of numerical methods in mathematics

• be able to use numerical methods to solve differential equations and integrals

• be able to model technical problems and then solve them numerically

• be able to use MatLab in a numerical solution of technical problems

Contents

  • Mathematical modeling of technical problems. Problems with the accuracy and precision of modeling. Errors and error propagation.

  • Use of MatLab as a tool to implement various numerical methods.

  • Solving non-linear equations with a variable using graphical and open methods.

  • Solution of linear equation systems.

  • Non-linear equations (Newton's method).

  • Solution of matrix eigen-value problem.

  • Polynomial interpolation.

  • Numerical differentiation and numerical integration.

  • Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Initial value and boundary-value problems.

Examinations

Course work. Letter grade.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
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