Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 22,50 T + 30,0 TP
Lecturer
Prerequisites
Intermediate knowledge of Mathematical Analysis I and II and Linear Algebra.
Objectives
An overview of the main concepts on Numerical Methods and Numerical Analysis, namely on the numerical algorithms for linear systems of equations, nonlinear equations and nonlinear equation systens, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration and ordinary differential equations.
Program
1 ? Error and stability
2 ? Numerical methods for systems of linear equations
3 ? Nonlinear equations and systems of nonlinear equations
4 ? Polynomial interpolation
5 ? Numerical integration
6 ? Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: two written tests and computer-aided projects.
Exam assessment: one written test.
Bibliography
- Atkinson, K. (1993). Elementary Numerical Analysis. NY, USA: John Wiley & Sons
- Pina, H. (1995). Métodos Numéricos. Lisboa: McGraw-Hill Portugal
- Faires, J. e Burden, R. (2010). Numerical Analysis. Canadá: Brooks/Cole
Teaching Method
Lectures and laboratory sessions for computer implementation and analysis.
Software used in class
