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SF2520 Applied Numerical Methods 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus SF2520 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF2520 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course will give you knowledge about advanced computer methods based on numerical algorithms for solving mathematical models from scientific and engineering applications, in particular about how to formulate, analyze and implement them. More specifically, the course includes:

  • numerical treatment of ordinary differential equations,
  • finite difference methods and basic finite element methods for, mainly linear, partial differential equations,
  • numerical solution of linear systems of equations by direct and iterative methods,
  • orientation about mathematical modeling.

Intended learning outcomes

For the mathematical models in the course contents (e.g. ordinary and partial differential equations, linear systems of equations) the student shall be able to:

  • select suitable numerical algorithms,
  • analyze numerical methods with respect to computational cost, accuracy and stability,
  • apply and implement numerical algorithms in a suitable programming language,
  • classify and characterize the mathematical models.

In addition, the student shall be able to:

  • estimate the accuracy of numerical results,
  • describe limitations of mathematical models and numerical methods,
  • for a given numerical problem, present, discuss and summarize the problem, solution method and results in a clear way,
  • work inteams to solve a numerical problem.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

  • English B / English 6
  • Completed basic course in numerical analysis (SF1544, SF1545or equivalent)
  • Completed basic course in differential equations (SF1633, SF1683or equivalent).

Equipment

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Literature

Lennart Edsberg: Introduction to computation and modeling for differential equations, Wiley 2008, ISBN 978-0-470-27085-1
Lecture notes about numerical algebra.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LABA - Laboratory Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Written Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Olof Runborg

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Mathematics

Main field of study

Mathematics, Technology

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

SF2521 and other continued courses in Numerical methods

Contact

Olof Runborg (olofr@kth.se)