Module MA4614-KP05

Numerical methods for partial differential equations (NMPDGKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

irregularly

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Numerical methods for partial differential equations (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Numerical methods for partial differential equations (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 85 hours private studies and exercises
  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 20 hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:

  • Introduction to the theory of partial differential equations
  • Numerics for partial differential equations
  • Discretization of initial and boundary value problems
  • Numerical approximation schemes
  • Error analysis
  • Stability and consistency

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • To impart basic principles of numerics for partial differential equations
  • To learn methods of proofs as well as the application of results from numerics for partial differential equations
  • Accomplished handling of essential concepts and results as well as of selected advanced topics

Grading through:

  • Written or oral exam as announced by the examiner

Responsible for this module:

Language:

  • English, except in case of only German-speaking participants

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None (The competencies of the modules listed under 'Requires' are needed for this module, but are not a formal prerequisite)

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of homework assignments as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam(s):
- MA4614-L1: Numerical methods for partial differential equations, written exam (90 min) or oral exam (30 min), 100 % of module grade

Literature will be announced in the lecture.

Last Updated:

22.02.2022