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Sem2 Numerics TUW for 2020 intake

Sem2 Numerics TUW for 2020 intake

Numerics  @  TUW  30 ECTS credits

The second semester at TUW (Vienna University of Technology) provides a stronger background on advanced methods for the implementation of numerical codes (computer programming). Moreover, the student will have the opportunity to acquire basic skills in parallel computing and high performance computing. This semester will also include optional units in Numerical Optimization and Statistics.

 

  • Computer programming [5 credits]

    Computer programming

    • ECTS credits 5
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2
    • Objectives

       

      This course aims at providing the students with a minimal knowledge of Matlab and C++ needed to tackle the numerical methods courses of this semester. It will be concentrated in the first weeks.

    • Topics

       

      Introduction to Computer Programming: introductory knowledge of Matlab and C++ as needed for the parallel numerical methods courses. MATLAB syntax (command- and object-oriented), graphical representations, toolboxes, selected problems from engineering and statistics.


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  • Numerics of differential equations [15 credits]

    Numerics of differential equations

    • ECTS credits 15
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2
    • Objectives

       

      Knowledge of standard numerical methods for the approximation of solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations (discretization methods). Finite element methods. Discontinuous Galerkin methods. Instationary PDEs.

    • Topics

       

      Initial- and boundary value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations: One-step and multi-step methods, adaptivity. Introduction to numerical methods for partial differential equations of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic type. Variational formulation of PDEs and function spaces. Finite element convergence theory. Discontinuous Galerkin methods for convection dominated problems. Mixed methods and applications in fluid mechanics. Nonlinear equations and applications in solid mechanics. Vectorial function spaces and applications in electromagnetics. Instationary PDEs and time-stepping methods. Analysis of iterative solvers and preconditioners. A posteriori error estimates and adaptivity. Exercises: Apply these methods to solve pde problems; exercises with NGSolve-Python; verify qualitative and quantitative properties.


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  • German language and culture for foreigners (level A1) [4 credits]

    German language and culture for foreigners (level A1)

    • ECTS credits 4
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2
    • Objectives

       

      TBD

    • Topics

       

      TBD


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Pick 6 ECTS credits from

  • Basics of parallel computing [3 credits]

    Basics of parallel computing

    • ECTS credits 3
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2

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  • Energy-efficient distributed systems [3 credits]

    Energy-efficient distributed systems

    • ECTS credits 3
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2

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  • Iterative solution of large systems of equations [6 credits]

    Iterative solution of large systems of equations

    • ECTS credits 6
    • University Vienna University of Technology
    • Semester 2

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