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401-0654-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MATL , D-ITET
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Numerical Methods

Numerische Methoden

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Roger Käppeli
VVZ CR 3.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:23

Abstract

The course introduces numerical methods according to the type of problem they tackle. The tutorials will include both theoretical exercises and practical tasks.

Objective

This course intends to introduce students to fundamental numerical methods that form the foundation of numerical simulation in engineering. Students are to understand the principles of numerical methods, and will be taught how to assess, implement, and apply them. The focus of this class is on the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. During the course they will become familiar with basic techniques and concepts of numerical analysis. They should be enabled to select and adapt suitable numerical methods for a particular problem.

Content

Quadrature, Newton method, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations: explicit one step methods, step length control, stability analysis and implicit methods, structure preserving methods

Resources

Literature

M. Hanke Bourgeois: Grundlagen der Numerischen Mathematik und des Wissenschaftlichen Rechnens, BG Teubner, Stuttgart, 2002. W. Dahmen, A. Reusken: Numerik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler, Springer, 2008. Extensive study of the literature is not necessary for the understanding of the lectures.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
5 A4-Blätter doppelseitig (=10 Seiten) eigenhändig und handschriftlich verfasste Zusammenfassung. Sonst keine Hilfsmittel zugelassen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Numerische Methoden
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ETF C 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Numerische Methoden
Groups are selected in myStudies. Fr 8-9 für Studiengang Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie. Fr 13-14 für Studiengang Materialwissenschaft.
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ E 7)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ E 8)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ E 9)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ F 91)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ G 91)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ H 91)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (ETZ K 91)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • 13.05 Date 11:45-13:30 (HIT J 52)
  • 20.05 Date 11:45-13:30 (HIT J 52)
1 h weekly

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