Scientific Computing (UE Polytech' MI)

The emphasis is on the performance and limitations of engineering calculation methods so that students are able to use them correctly "in real-life situations." This real-life application is certainly the most challenging aspect of this introduction to scientific calculation, as it requires not only a certain physical understanding, but also a step back from mathematical modeling and a minimum level of computer skills.

Provide students with basic knowledge of algorithms for studying and representing concrete situations from the world of engineering. The following points are covered:

- Solving differential equations of the type dy/dt=F(y,t),

- approximation of spatial derivatives by finite differences

- Solving nonlinear scalar equations (searching for roots),

- Solving partial differential equations of the convection/diffusion-reaction type by applying the above concepts

The methods and algorithms studied in class are systematically implemented and applied to case studies in tutorials using Matlab.

Nothing to report

Continuous assessment (CA) and final written exam (FE).

Final grade = max(ET, (ET+CC)/2)