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MA30366: Numerical solution of elliptic partial differential equations

[Page last updated: 22 May 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Mathematical Sciences
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: EXCB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • MA32066 Exam (EXCB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take MA22037 OR take MA20222
In taking this module you cannot take MA30170
Before taking this module you are advised to take MA22021 OR take MA20223
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • derive and implement the finite element method for a range of standard partial differential equations in one and several space dimensions,
  • derive and use elementary error estimates for these methods.



Synopsis: You will study the finite element method for the numerical solution of elliptic partial differential equations, such as determining a steady state for heat diffusion, based on variational principles.

Content: Variational and weak form of elliptic PDEs. Natural, essential and mixed boundary conditions. Linear and quadratic finite-element approximation in one- and several-space dimensions. An introduction to convergence theory. System assembly and solution, isoparametric mapping, quadrature, adaptivity. Applications to PDEs arising in applications.

Course availability:

MA30366 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Mathematical Sciences
  • USMA-AFM14 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics (Year 4)
  • USMA-AAM15 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USMA-AKM15 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics with Year long work placement (Year 5)

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