Introduction to Numerical Methods for Computer Simulation

Organizers

Jeremiah Heller

Type

Lecture and Exercise class (2+1 SWS).

Target audience

Examination

Oral exam, to be scheduled.

Abstract

Introduction to mathematical methods used for computer

simulation, with an emphasis on numerical aspects. Topics include: error

analysis, matrix algebra, linear systems, and nonlinear systems.

Keywords

Time and Place

Wednesdays, 12:15-13:45, D.13.11 (lecture)

Fridays, 12:15-13:45, G.15.34 (exercise)

Exercises:

• Exercise 1
• Exercise 2

Literature:

• Stoer, J. Bulirsch, R. Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Springer.
• Quateroni, A. Sacco, R. Saleri, F. Numerical Mathematics, Springer