MAT3041

Numerical solution of partial differential equations

(SCI)

Coordinator: Dr Tom Hall

4 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour computer laboratory per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MAT2030, MAT2040 and MAT2072 + Prohibitions: ASP3111, ATM3141 or MAA3011

Synopsis: Review of numerical solution of ordinary differential equations and finite-difference methods. Numerical techniques for parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Fourier stability analysis. Elliptic equations. Procedures for improving iterative processes.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignments and class tests: 25% + Computer laboratory exercises: 5%