- Basic ideas and concepts: algorithm, computational cost, local linearisation, iteration, recursion, interpolation, extrapolation, discretisation, convergence, stability, condition.
- Estimation of reliability: parameter sensitivity, perturbation calculation.
- Numerical methods: linear and non-linear systems of equations, differential equations: initial-value problems and boundary value problems, curve fitting: interpolation and the least squares method.
- Application of mathematical software for the solution of mathematical problems, make numerical experiments and present solutions.
SF1512 Numerical Methods, basic course 6.0 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 CENMI programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 26 Aug 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P1 (3.0 hp), P2 (3.0 hp)
- Pace of study
17%
- Application code
50708
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
CMATD2 CENMI2
- Planned modular schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SF1512 (Autumn 2021–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
A general aim with the course is to give the student the understanding that numerical methods and programming techniques are needed to make reliable and efficient simulations of technical and scientific processes based on mathematical models. After the course, the students shall be able to
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identify and classify the mathematical subproblems that need to be solved for a general formulation of a technical or scientific problem, and reformulate them to be suitable for numerical treatment.
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choose, apply and implement numerical methods to produce a solution to a given problem.
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use concepts in numerical analysis to describe, characterize and analyze numerical methods and estimate the reliability of numerical results.
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Be able to clearly present problem statements, solution approaches and results in a reasonable way.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- Completed course SF1625 Calculus in one variable or SF1673 Analysis in one variable.
- Completed course DD1310 Programming Techniques or similar.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LABB - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 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
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.