MAT3110 – Introduction to Numerical Analysis

After completing the course you

• will have knowledge of important numerical methods, including strategies both for constructing methods and analyzing them, often with the help of linear algebra
• will have knowledge of the limitations of various mathematical approximations
• will have knowledge of some concrete methods for solving various kinds of equation systems and non-linear optimization problems and methods for approximating functions with the help of simpler functions, such as polynomials, piecewise polynomials, and trigonometric functions
• you will master effective programming of numerical methods
• you will master numerical methods to solve practical problems, including interpretation and analysis of the results and understanding of the importance of reproducibility
• you will master the presentation and communication of the results of computations.

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

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)

And in addition one of these:

• Mathematics R2
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)
• Social economy (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies(in Norwegian).

• MAT1100 – Calculus
• MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra
• MAT1120 – Linear Algebra eller MAT1125 – Advanced linear algebra
• MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations (discontinued) or MAT-IN1105 – Programming, Modelling and Computations (discontinued)

Final written exam or final oral exam, which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

The form of examination will be announced by the lecturer by 1 October/1 March for the autumn semester and the spring semester respectively.

This course has 2 mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: MAT4110 – Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.