Numerical analysis and computational mathematics

Summary

The course provides an introduction to scientific computing. Several numerical methods are presented for the computer solution of mathematical problems arising in different applications. The software MATLAB is used to solve the problems and verify the theoretical properties of the numerical methods.

Content

Keywords

Numerical Analysis; Computational Mathematics; numerical approximation; numerical algorithms; MATLAB.

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Analysis (Calculus); Linear Algebra.

Important concepts to start the course

Basic knowledge of MATLAB.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Choose a numerical method for solving a specific mathematical problem.
• Interpret the numerical results based on the theory.
• Apply and implement the numerical algorithms for the solution of mathematical problems.
• Assess / Evaluate the numerical errors.
• State , prove, and validate the theoretical properties of the numerical methods.
• Describe the numerical methods.

Transversal skills

• Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
• Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
• Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
• Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.

Teaching methods

Lectures; theoretical and practical exercises in the computer room.

Expected student activities

Attending the lectures and exercise sessions. Solving and completing the assigned exercises during and after the exercise sessions.

Assessment methods

Written exam, in the computer room. The exam covers all the theoretical and practical arguments considered at the lectures and exercises. Part of the questions and problems are solved numerically with MATLAB; the exam includes the implementation and programming of numerical algorithms in MATLAB.

Supervision

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

Yes

Bibliography

A. Quarteroni, F. Saleri, P. Gervasio, Scientific Computing with MATLAB and Octave, 4th ed., Springer-Verlag, Berlin and Heidelberg, 2014.

A. Quarteroni, R. Sacco, F. Saleri, Numerical Mathematics, 2nd ed., Springer, Berlin, 2007.

Ressources en bibliothèque

• (electronic version)
• Numerical mathematics / Quarteroni & al.
• (electronic version)
• Scientific Computing with MATLAB and Octave / Quarteroni & al.

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/MATH-456