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ACIT4310 Applied and Computational Mathematics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Study programme
Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
FALL 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

This course features weekly lectures and lab sessions to provide both theoretical content and hands-on experience. Students work in groups of two and complete assignments. The students supplement the lectures and lab sessions with their own reading. Compulsory assignments are given throughout the semester.

Required preliminary courses

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam: The student is required to complete at least 9 of the 13 assignments to a satisfactory level. The assignments focus on technical work and are documented in reports. The reports must adequately detail the completed work, and no length requirements apply.

Learning outcomes

Individual oral exam.

The oral exam cannot be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Content

  • Approaches to scientific computing and implementation of mathematical models
  • Principles of modelling and derivation of mathematical models
  • Analysis, numerical solution and bifurcations of ODEs
  • Numerical methods for computation of solutions of ODEs and PDEs

Teaching and learning methods

No examination support material is allowed.

Course requirements

None

Assessment

The exam consists of two parts:

1. An individual project report of about 2000 - 4000 words. The report counts 50% towards the final grade.

2. A 30 minute individual oral exam, which includes a 10 minute presentation of the candidates project. The oral exam counts 50% towards the final grade. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course. The oral exam cannot be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

In the event of a postponed examination in this course the exam may be held as an oral exam. Oral exams cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Grading scale

Professor Paal Engelstad

Examiners

Two internal examiners will assess the individual report and the oral presentation. External examiner is used periodically.

Course contact person

Associate Professor Leiv Øyehaug