The purpose of this course is to cover a number of classical papers in applied and computational mathematics. There are numerous papers that have had a lasting impact on the research in applied and computational mathematics and in this course the students will gain familiarity with a selection of these papers. The course covers the mathematical aspects, as well as historical and experimental aspects, of the papers. For each paper, students will take the role as either historian, mathematician or experimentalist and present the paper from that point of view to the other students.
FSF3950 Classical Papers in Applied Mathematics 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the students are expected to:
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Explain the fundamental ideas of classical papers in applied mathematics
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Have a good comprehension of the context, history and impact of the papers
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Be able to explain and perform computer experiments that illustrates the main results of the papers Be able to solve problems and discuss research questions related to the theory
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A Master degree including at least 30 university credits (hp) in in Mathematics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at least 4 weeks before course start at course home page.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Oral presentations and homework.
Other requirements for final grade
Accepted oral presentations.
Accepted homework
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.