Numerical Mathematics

This is an introductory course in numerical analysis. Subjects of the course: introduction numerical analysis, interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical methods for initial value problems, numerical methods for boundary value problems, numerical integration, methods to solve non-linear systems of equations.

Permitted Materials during Exam

Non-programmable, non-graphical pocket calculator during on-campus exams

The course is assessed by two component examinations:

• a written exam (mark, rounded to tenths), which may include a part using assessment software on the students own laptop;

• lab work practical containing 3 assignments with reports (V/O).

There is also the possibility to do online exercises in the 2nd period, which will result in a mark M, rounded to tenths.

In the 2nd period the exam mark E and the mark M obtained in the same period give a final exam mark F using the formula:
F = max{E,0.85E+0.15M} if E>=5, rounded to tenths. Otherwise and/or in the 3rd period F = E.

The lab work reports are graded as V or O, where the lab work result L is a V if all three reports are a V.

If F>=5 and L=V, the final mark R of the course is R = F, rounded to halves and wholes.

For more information on grading, see article 14 in the Rules and Guidelines (RGBE):
https://www.tudelft.nl/en/student/ceg-student-portal/education/education-information/educational-rules-and-regulations