INF-MAT4350 – Numerical linear algebra
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Direct methods for linear equations, matrix norms and condition numbers, orthogonal transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, over determined systems, singular value decomposition, iterative methods for linear systems
Learning outcome
To give students a good background in numerical methods and further training in linear algebra. The student will learn advanced tools useful for graduate studies in computational science.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in introductory programming, calculus, and linear algebra
Overlapping courses
10 credits with INF-MAT3350 – Numerical linear algebra (discontinued) and 10 credits with MoD200/IN 227/IN 225
Teaching
Lectures and problem solving sessions. Mandatory assignments must be completed during the course. Rules for mandatory assignmnets.
Examination
4 hour written final examination. The mandtoryassignments must be accepted prior the exam. General information about the examination.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
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.
The Course Auditor is Trond Steihaug.
Resit an examination
This subject does not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see
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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.
The subject is regarded equal to MoD200 when practicing exam regulations.
Other
It is strongly recomended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.