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Introduction to Numerical Methods
Numerische Methoden
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:59
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.
Content
Rounding Errors, solution of linear systems of equations, nonlinear equations., interpolation (polynomial as well as trigonometric), Fast Fourier Transformation, Extrapolation, numerical quadrature, optimization methods.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture Notes and reading list will be available.
Literature
Quarteroni, Sacco and Saleri, Numerische Mathematik I, +II Springer Verlag 2002 (in german). There is an english version of this text, containing both german volumes, from the same publisher. If you feel more comfortable w. english, you can follow this text as well. Content and Indexing are identical in the german and the english text.
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 |