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TMA4212 - Numerical Solution of Differential Equations by Difference Methods

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Project 40/100
School exam 60/100 4 hours C

Course content

Difference schemes for different types of partial differential equations. Analysis of consistency, order, stability and convergence. Solution of linear systems by iterative methods and preconditioning. Finite element method.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge. The student understands the basic theory underlying the numerical solution of partial differential equations. The student masters error analysis of difference methods, and understands the concepts consistency, stability and convergence. The student has a basic understanding of the finite element method and iterative solution techniques for systems of equations. 2. Skills. The student is able to choose suitable methods for elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations. The student is able to set up, implement and analyze discretization methods for selected partial differential equations. The student is able to design numerical experiments serving the purpose to verify if a PDE-solver is implemented correctly. The student is able to choose and apply suitable iterative methods for equation solving. 3. General competence. The student masters written and oral presentation of scientific problems and of the results obtained in the project work. The student is able to apply aquired mathematical knowledge in linear algebra and calculus to achieve the other goals of the course.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, project, exercises seminars and/or presentations. The exercises require the use of a computer. Some of the exercises will be compulsory. The lectures will be given in English if the course is attended by students who don't master a Scandinavian language.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Retake may be organized in the form of oral exam. If the course is taught in English, the exam will be given only in English. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 60/100 C 2024-05-06 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 48
Spring ORD Project 40/100

Release
2024-02-25

Submission
2024-04-14


21:00


23:59

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 60/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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