Course detail

Mathematics IV (M)

FAST-CA03Acad. year: 2009/2010

Interpolating functions by polynomials. Parametric and non-parameric problems with one and two random samples. Analysis of relationships and regression analysis. Statistical methods of quality management and control. Basics of designing experiments. Basics of fuzzy logic and theory of reliability. EXCEL and STATISTICA programs will be used for applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry (MAT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Following the aim of the course, students will receive the basic orientaion in numerical and statistical methods needed in material engineering and in related engineering applications.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of numerical mathematics, probability and statistics, applied to technical problems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Mathematical modelling. Deterministic and stochastic models, uncertain and vague systems. Errors in numerical calculations.
2. Interpolation. Lagrange and Hermite interpolation of a function. Interpolat-ing functions, especially polynomials and splines.
3. Testing of dependencies. Stochastic functions and correlations. Testing of randomness, conformity and remoteness. Software STATISTICA.
4. Linear regression analysis. Approximation of a function using the least square method. Linear regression.
5. Nonlinear regression analysis. Solving nonlinear algebraic equations and their systems. General regression.
6. Statistical tests. Testing of various distributions. Testing of parameters with one or two random parameters for problems with 1 and 2 random choices.
7. Numerical analysis of technical problems. Fundamentals of numerical dif-ferentiation and integration. Formulation and numerical analysis of direct problems with differential and integral equations. Methods of finite differ-ences, elements and volumes. Software packages for the analysis of technical problems, namely ANSYS a COMSOL.
8. Applications. Using numerical methods for deterministic problems of techni-cal practice: static and dynamic response of a construction, heat and sound propagation.
9. Transfer of uncertainties. Formulation, analysis and numerical solution of direct problems with uncertain parameters.
10. Applications. Reliability of constructions. Estimates of durability using the methods of building mechanics.
11. Identification of parameters. Formulation, analysis and numerical solution of inverse problems.
12. Applications. Uncertainties in laboratory measurements. Model example of a measurement and evaluation of thermal technical material characteristics.
13. Vague problems. Cluster analysis, quantitative, qualitative and binary clus-tering. Fuzzy sets and their application in cluster analysis. Fuzzy regulators in technological processes.

Seminars are scheduled according to lectures.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will obtain the basic knowledge of numerical mathematics, probability and statistics, applied to technical problems, especially from material engineering.

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

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

REKTORYS, K. a kol.: Přehled užité matematiky. SNTL, Praha, 1988. (CS)
BUDÍNSKÝ, B., CHARVÁT, J.: Matematika II. SNTL, Praha, 1990. (CS)
LANG, S.: Calculus of Several Variables. Springer, 1996. (EN)
Dalík, Josef: Numerické metody. CERM Brno, ISBN 80-214-0646-1, 1997.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-CE Master's

    branch M , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

13 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer