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SG2227 Uncertainty Analysis 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SG2227 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SG2227 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course disposition

  1. Introduction: Errors, uncertainty, and UQ. Different viewpoints.

  2. Basic statistical tools: Errors and uncertainties in a measured variable

  3. UQ forward problem: Uncertainty propagation from multiple variables

  4. Sensitivity analysis

  5. UQ inverse problem: Data analysis and regression

  6. Verification and validation of simulations

Course contents

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Intended learning outcomes

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Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Recommended prerequisites

Part of a Master degree programme in a mechanics related area is recommended.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment 1, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • INL2 - Assignment 2, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Exam, 4.0 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.

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

Examiner

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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

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

The lecture part of the course is given during one week (approximately 20h) in P2. More information will be posted on Canvas:

https://canvas.kth.se/courses/38459