Course detail

Numerical Methods III

FSI-SN3 Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Prerequisites

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: elaboration of assignments.

The exam is oral. Its aim is to verify the student's theoretical knowledge and his/her ability to apply the acquired knowledge independently.

Language of instruction

Czech

Aims

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The study programmes with the given course

Programme N-MAI-P: Mathematical Engineering, Master's
branch ---: no specialisation, 5 credits, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Syllabus

The Finite Element Method in 1D:



  • Variational Formulation

  • Finite Element Approximation

  • Derivation of a Linear System of Equations

  • Computer Implementation

  • Galerkin Orthogonality, Best Approximation Property

  • A Priori Error Estimate

  • A Posteriori Error Estimate & Adaptive Finite Element Methods


The Finite Element Method in 2D:



  • Variational Formulation

  • Finite Element Approximation

  • Derivation of a Linear System of Equations

  • The Isoparametric Mapping

  • Different Types of Finite Elements

  • Computer Implementation (Data Structuring, Mesh Generation)


The Eigenvalue problems


Time-Dependant Problems

Computer-assisted exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

Seminars will follow the lectures. Students work on assigned projects under the guidance of an instructor.