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MAT-3202: Nonlinear Waves

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Contents
An introduction to basic concepts of the theory of nonlinear waves. Covers variational formulations, perturbation methods, amplitude equations, integrable models and the theory of shocks. Numerical simulations play a central role in the modeling of nonlinear wave phenomena. The prerequisite is MAT-3200 Continuum models.
Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 h Coursework: 30 h
Compulsory teaching
2 oblig oppgaver
Assessment
1 oral exam. Bokstavkarakterer (A-F).
Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
Master level course.
Contact person/lecturer
Helge Johansen, tel: 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no
Recommended previous qualifications
MAT-3200 Continuum Models
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request
Course overlap
MA-320 -1      10 sp
MAT-8202 -1      10 sp
Homepage
http://uit.no/matstat/mat-3202/
Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=MAT-3202-1

Teaching autumn 2005
Første oppmøte mandag 22.08. kl. 10.15, U.rom 5, Realfagsbygget.

Responsible teacher:Prof. Einar Mjølhus
ForelesningTeaching period:18.08.2005 to01.12.2005

Teach.Period:16.08.2005 to13.12.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
A152, Undervisningsrom 7 Realfagbygget

Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to12.12.2005
Mandag 09:15 to10:00
A027, Undervisningsrom 5 Realfagbygget
ØvelserTeach.Period:18.08.2005 to15.12.2005
Torsdag 14:15 to16:00
A027, Undervisningsrom 5 Realfagbygget


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Updated by default Administrator Account on 17.12.2005 at 20:39
Ansvarlig redaktør: konst. informasjonsdirektør Karen Marie Christensen