INF-MAT2350 – Numerical methods
Course description
Course content
Interpolation by polynomials and spline functions, numerical integration, direct methods for linear systems of equations, systems of non-linear equations, minimization of functions of several variables, non-linear least squares fitting.
Learning outcome
Various elementary numerical methods are already encountered in some of the first year mathematics courses. In this course the repertoire of such methods is further developed and their efficient implementation in the programming language Matlab is emphasized.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
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 (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
MAT1100 – Calculus/MAT100, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra/MAT110, MAT1120 – Linear Algebra/MAT120, MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations/MAT100 and INF1000 – Introduction to object-oriented programming (continued)/INF101.
Overlapping courses
9 credits MoD190, 3 credits MA-IN127.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tuition each week. Several mandatory problems must be completed during the course; if these are not accepted, the student may not take the final exam. The problems must be delivered individually.
Examination
3 hours written exam. Graded marks (A-F).
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Other
Note that the first lecture is compulsory.
The subject is regarded equal to MOD190 when practicing exam regulations.
Course Auditor: Trond Steihaug