MAT-IN3110 – Introduction to numerical analysis
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
MAT-INF3110 gives insight into theory and algorithms for fundamental mathematical problems associated with systems of equations, optimization,
and approximation of functions. There are many applications, for example, the representation of geometry, images, and more generally large data sets. Applications in various areas of the natural sciences are essential. The subject assumes familiarity with linear algebra and calculus of several variables.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have
- Knowledge of important numerical methods. This includesstrategies both for constructing methods and analyzing them, often with the help of linear algebra.
- Knowledge of the limitations of various mathematical approximations and the effect of computer rounding errors.
- Knowledge of some concrete methods for solving various kinds of equation systems and non-linear optimization problems and methods for approximating functions with the help of simpler functions, such as polynomials, piecewise polynomials, and trigonometric functions.
You will master
- Effective programming of numerical methods.
- numerical methods to solve practical problems, including interpretation and analysis of the results and understanding of the importance of reproducibility.
- The presentation and communication of the results of computations.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra, MAT1120 – Linear Algebra, MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations / MAT-IN1105 – Programming, Modelling and Computations.
Overlapping courses
- 5 credits overlap with MAT-INF2360 – Applications of Linear Algebra (discontinued)
- 5 credits overlap with MAT-INF4130 – Numerical Linear Algebra (discontinued)
Teaching
4 hours of lectures/exercises each week.
Examination
Two compulsory assignment has to be handed in and approved. Final mark based on written examination at the end of the semester.
Rules for compulsory assignments at the Department of Mathematics.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.