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FMN041: Numerical Methods in Physics and Engineering

FMN081: Numerical Methods in Mechanics, NUMA12: Numerical Approximation

Credits: 7.5 points (ECTS) for FMN081, NUMA12 and 6 points (ECTS) for FMN041
Instructor: Claus Führer
Grading:  U,G,VG,MVG (-,3,4,5) for FMN041, FMN081 and U,G,VG for NUMA12
Examination: approved computer assignments, final computer based individual examination
Prerequisites: --
Content: Basic concepts like: discretization, numerical modelling, convergence, error propagation, stability, complexity. Approximation: Interpolation, integration, least squares method, orthogonal systems, L2-approximation. Numerical methods for ODEs: initial and boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations. Stiff and non-stiff problems. Basics of the finite element method for boundary value problems.
Goal: The objective of the course is to introduce computational methods of relevance in applications. Their mathematical background and method analysis is emphasized. Computer based problem solving is a central part of the course. Computer assignments are highly related to applications from computational mechanics.
Literature:
(the book is available at the campus bookstore:  KFSigma, KFS AB)