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Numerical Methods
Numerische Methoden
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:35
Abstract
The course will give an introduction to numerical methods, aimed at mathematics and physics majors. It covers numerical linear algebra,quadrature, interpolation and approximation methods as well as numerical quadrature techniques, their error analysis and implementation.
Objective
Knowledge of fundamental methods in computational mathematics, their analysis and implementation in MATLAB
Content
Errors in numerical computation, numerical solution of llinear systems of equations, nonlinear equations (scalar and systems), Interpolation (possibly trigonometric, FFT), extrapolation, linear and nonlinear least squares, matrixeigenvalue problems
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture Notes and reading list will be available.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- Handgeschriebene Zusammenfassung auf 5 Blättern A4 (beidseitig beschrieben). Taschenrechner (Programmierbarkeit unnötig).
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Numerische Methoden |
|
4 h weekly |
| exercise | Numerische Methoden |
|
2 h weekly |