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INF-MAT2351 - Numerical calculations

Course content

Numerical algorithms and development of mathematical software for ordinary differential equations, nonlinear algebraic equations, method of least squares, simple partial differential equations and parameter estimation/inverse problems. Implementation of the methods is mainly carried out in Java and Matlab.

Learning outcomes

The course gives an introduction to the development of modern numerical tools for simulation of different phenomena in the natural sciences, technological areas, economics and medicine.

Emphasis is placed on integrating the derivation of mathematical models, formulation of numerical solutions, and implementation of algorithms. The students shall acquire an understanding of the various components that comprise modern technical software and they shall increase their programming skills.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

MAT1100 - Calculus /MAT 100, MAT1110 - Calculus and linear algebra /MAT 110, MAT1120 - Linear algebra /MAT 120, MAT-INF1100 - Modelling and computations /MAT 100 og INF1000 - Introduction to object-oriented programming /INF 101.

Overlap

10 credits against INF2320 - Scientific computing. 10 credits against INF-MAT2350 - Numerical methods.

Teaching

2 hours of lectures and two hours of group work each week. Mandatory assignments must be completed during the course. Rules for mandatory assignments.

Exam information

4 hour written exam. The mandatory assigments must be approved prior the exam. General infomation about the examination.

Exam resources

Approved calculator is allowed.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject does not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.mn.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examination/retaking-examinations/

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

The subject is regarded equal to INF2320 and INF-MAT2350 when practicing exam regulations.

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Other information

It is strongly recommended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.

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