INF-MAT9350 – Numerical Analysis

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Interpolation and approximation.

Learning outcome

This course suits students at the Master or PhD
level who seek an in-depth understanding of
interpolation and approximation methods.

In addition, each PhD student will be given an extended curriculum within the field/research area of the course. The syllabus must be approved by the lecturer so that the student can be admitted to the final exam.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

3 hours of lectures each week. Several mandatory problems must be completed during the course; if these are not accepted, the student may not take the final exam.

Examination

Oral exam. Graded marks (A-F).

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

Other

Note that the first lecture is compulsory.

The subject is regarded equal to IN333 when practicing exam regulations.

Course Auditor: Trond Steihaug

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Level
PhD
Teaching

Spring semester, depending on the number of students

Examination

Spring semester, depending on the number of students

Teaching language

English if requested by exchange students, otherwise Norwegian