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MATH3476 Numerical Methods

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Adrian Barker
Email: a.j.barker@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisites

COMP2421Numerical Computation
MATH2600Numerical Analysis
MATH2601Numerical Analysis with Computation

Module replaces

MATH3474

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Ordinary and partial differential equations (ODEs and PDEs) are ubiquitous in the modelling of real problems arising in science, engineering and economics. However, only rarely can ODEs and PDEs be solved exactly in mathematical terms, and so approximate methods of solution are of paramount importance.The basic idea employed in this course is that of discretizing the original continuous problem to obtain a discrete problem, or system of equations, that may be solved with the aid of a computer.This course introduces the basic ideas underlying approximation and its application, via finite differences, to the solution of ODEs and PDEs. As part of the approximation process, numerical linear algebraic techniques are developed in order to provide calculable solutions to the discrete equations.

Objectives

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- work independently to acquire an understanding of the relevant background theory;
- work collaboratively to apply theory in solving problems;
- interpolate periodic and non-periodic data on a finite 1-D interval using minimax, Chebyshev and forced-oscillation approximation techniques;
- understand the Runge phenomenon; understand spectral accuracy; approximate partial derivatives by differences in both 1-and 2-D to prespecified orders and accuracy using both series and operator methods;
- set up linear systems of simultaneous algebraic equations to solve 1- and 2-D elliptic BVPs; and
- solve such equations by a variety of direct and iterative methods; understand the theory underlying such methods.


Syllabus

Approximation Theory - Lagrange interpolation; Newton divided differences; interpolation errors; Weierstrass' theorem; minimax approximations; Chebyshev equioscillation and de la Vallee-Poussin theorems; Chebyshev polynomials; least-squares, near-minimax, interpolation; forced-oscillation approximations; spectrally accurate evaluation of Fourier co-efficients.
Numerical Differentiation - 1-D finite differences of arbitrary order and accuracy; FD operators; implicit FD formulae; regular and irregular meshes; molecules and stencils; 2-D FD formulae; first- and higher-order approximations to Laplacian; Poisson equation and Mehrstellenverfahren; high-order multidimensional derivatives.
Numerical Linear Algebra - matrix and vector norms; spectral radius; diagonal dominance; Gerschgorin's and Bauer's theorems; sparse systems; tridiagonal systems and Cholesky factorisation; Jacobi, Gauss-siedel and SOR iteration; theoretical convergence estimates; optimum over-relaxation; theoretical optimum for 2-cyclic matrices.
If time allows, solution of elliptic Dirichlet and Neumann BVPs; chessboard enumeration; Richardson extrapolation.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Practical221.0022.00
Independent online learning hours55.00
Private study hours73.00
Total Contact hours22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Interaction with module manager through regular practical classes. Assessment of success on example sheets.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/03/2022 15:20:27

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