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INF-MAT3350 - Numerical linear algebra

Facts about this course:
Credits:10
Teaching semester:Every autumn semester

This version of the course will be taught for the last time Autumn 2007. INF-MAT4350 - Numerical linear algebra will still be held.
Examination semester:Every autumn semester
Language of instruction:English if requested by exchange students, otherwise Norwegian
Administrated by:Department of Informatics (Ifi)
Detailed course information - Current and previous semesters:

Course content

Direct methods for linear equations, matrix norms and condition numbers, orthogonal transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, over determined systems, singular value decomposition, iterative methods for linear systems

Learning outcomes

To give students a good background in numerical methods and further training in linear algebra. The student will learn advanced tools useful for graduate studies in computational science.

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 minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway, you must either have 2MX/2MY/3MZ from Norwegian upper secondary school, or have completed equivalent studies in mathematics at upper secondary school or university level at another educational institution. Read more about fulfilling special requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

Basic courses in introductory programming, calculus, and linear algebra

Overlap

10 credits with INF-MAT4350 - Numerical linear algebra and 10 credits with MoD200/IN 227/IN 225

Teaching

Lectures and problem solving sessions

Exam information

3 hour written final examination, compulsory programming exercises

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.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html

Other information

Note that the first lecture is compulsory. The subject is regarded equal to MoD200 when practicing exam regulations.

Course Auditor: Trond Steihaug

Contact us

Department of Informatics (Ifi)

Visiting address: 
Informatics builidng, First floor, room 2316, Gaustadalléen 23

Visiting hours: 
Monday-friday 12:00-15:00

Postal address: 
P.o.Box 1080, Blindern
NO-0316 Oslo

Phone: +47 22 85 24 10
Fax: +47 22 85 24 01
E-mail: 
Web: http://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/