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Finite element method 763


 
Module code WTW 763
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

An analysis as well as an implementation (including computer programs) of methods is covered. Introduction to the theory of Sobolev spaces. Variational and weak formulation of elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic and eigenvalue problems. Finite element approximation of problems in variational form, interpolation theory in Sobolev spaces, convergence and error estimates.

Module credits 15.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites WTW 733 is strongly recommended
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Period of presentation Semester 2

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