13843 - Scientific Computing Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13843
Module Title:Scientific Computing
  Methoden des Scientific Computing
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Breuß, Michael
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oevermann, Michael
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 8
Learning Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the module, students will have acquired advanced knowledge for understanding modern numerical methods across a wide range of fields in science and engineering.

Contents:

This module aims to teach advanced methods of scientific computing. The methodological focus lies on advanced computational techniques in numerical linear algebra and related fields.

Topics include: a selection of advanced methods for computing eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition, numerical aspects of least-squares approximation, and a selection of matrix factorization methods.

Recommended Prerequisites:Knowledge of the content of the modules:
  • 11925 Grundlagen der Numerischen Mathematik
  • 11943 Grundlagen des Wissenschaftlichen Rechnens
  • 11414 Funktionentheorie und Partielle Differentialgleichungen
as well as programming skills, typically Matlab and C / Fortran
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 150 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The literature in use may change over time and will be announced at the first class meeting.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Three written tests, 30 minutes each (each 30%)
  • Presentation of the practical training, 15 minutes (10%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Angewandte Mathematik / PO 2019 - 1. SÄ 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Artificial Intelligence / PO 2022 - 1. SÄ 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Mathematical Data Science / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) / Mathematics / PO 2025
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Mathematik / PO 2023
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Placement / Mathematik - dual / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsmathematik / PO 2023
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Placement / Wirtschaftsmathematik - dual / PO 2023
Remarks:
  • Study programme Angewandte Mathematik M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Numerics“
  • Study programme Mathematik B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Specialisation“, in limited extend
  • Study programme Wirtschaftsmathematik B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Specialisation“, in limited extend
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Minor Subject“
  • Study programme Artificial Intelligence M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex  „Advanded Methods“
  • Study programme Mathematics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Numerics“
  • Study programme Mathematical Data Science M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Advanced Mathematical Methods in Data Science“
Module Components:
  • Lecture: „Scientific Computing“
  • Accompanying exercise
  • Accompanying laboratory
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: