Techniques for scientific computing
4 points * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MAT2010, MAA2011 and MAA2032
Topics to be covered include numerical error estimation for ordinary differential equations, adaptive grid and time stepping, multigrid and particle methods, efficient function evaluation, efficient data storage including linked lists and tree codes, stiff differential equations, multistep integration schemes and fast Fourier transforms. Skeleton computer programs will be provided.
Assessment
Examinations (1.5 hours): 85% * Tests and/or assignments: 15%
Recommended texts
Press W H and others Numerical recipes 2nd Fortran edn, CUP, 1992