Finite Element Methods for the Numerical Solution of PDEs

6 EC

Semester 2, period 4, 5

53341FEM6Y

Owner Master Mathematics
Coordinator prof. dr. Rob Stevenson
Part of Master Mathematics, specialization Algebra and Geometry, year 1Master Mathematics, specialization Analysis and Dynamical Systems, year 1Master Mathematics, specialization Stochastics , year 1Master Mathematics, specialisation Discrete Mathematics and Quantum Information, year 1

Course manual 2025/2026

Course content

In this course the mathematical foundations are provided of the finite element method for the numerical approximation of elliptic partial differential equations.

Study materials

Literature

Syllabus

  • To be provided during the coourse

Objectives

  • Acquiring a sound knowledge of the theory of finite element methods.
  • To obtain some experience with the implementation of finite elements.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Hoorcollege

24

Tentamen

3

Werkcollege

24

Self study

117

Total

168

(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

This programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (TER-B).

Assessment

Item and weight Details

Final grade

1 (100%)

Tentamen

Fraud and plagiarism

The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

Course structure

WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Contact information

Coordinator

  • prof. dr. Rob Stevenson