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ChE-312: Numerical methods

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This course introduces students to modern computational and mathematical techniques for solving problems in chemistry and chemical engineering. The use of introduced numerical methods will be demonstrated using the Python programming language.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/numerical-methods-CHE-312

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http://go.epfl.ch/ChE-312

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/numerical-methods-CHE-312

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ChE-312

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Lectures in this course (30)

MATLAB Essentials: Functions and Variables

Covers essential MATLAB functions, variables, loops, and debugging tools.

Direct Methods for Linear Systems of Equations

Explores direct methods for solving linear systems of equations, including Gauss elimination and LU decomposition.

Matrix Construction and Function Manipulation

Covers tips on matrix construction and function manipulation using MATLAB.

Nonlinear Equations: Bisection Method

Introduces root finding using the bisection method for nonlinear equations, illustrated with a three-tanks system example.

Sensitivity of Solutions

Explores the sensitivity of solutions in numerical methods, including linear systems and matrix norms, with an example of deblurring images.

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