Learning objectives
"Metodi Numerici per la Chimica" has the purpose of introducing the basic algorithms for the numerical solution of mathematical equations that describe various chemical and physical-chemical phenomena.
Prerequisites
Basic notions of mathematical analysis.
Course unit content
Numerical methods:
1) Numerical differentiation (ND)
2) Quadrature methods (QM)
3) Methods for the search of roots (RR)
4) Ordinary differential equations (ODE)
Applications:
5) Resolution of chemical kinetics equations (DN,ODE)
6) Numerical analysis of UV/Vis spectra. (ND,QM)
7) van der Waals equation of state (RR)
Full programme
Numerical methods:
1) Numerical differentiation (ND)
2) Quadrature methods (QM)
3) Methods for the search of roots (RR)
4) Ordinary differential equations (ODE)
Applications:
5) Resolution of chemical kinetics equations (DN,ODE)
6) Numerical analysis of UV/Vis spectra. (ND,QM)
7) van der Waals equation of state (RR)
Bibliography
W.H. Press et al "Numerical Recipes: the Art of Scientific Computing", 3rd Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press
Teaching methods
Oral lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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