Spring 2002
MT-A493-02 Special Topics: Numerical Analysis
Syllabus, Assessment and Test Dates
Course Goals
To give an introduction to modern approximation techniques; to explain how, why, and when they can be expected to work.Syllabus
Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries
Chapter 2 Solutions of Equations in One Variable
Chapter 3: Interpolation and Polynomial Approximation
Chapter 4: Numerical Differentiation and Integration
Chapter 5: Initial-Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations
Chapter 6: Direct methods for Solving Linear Systems
Chapter 7: Iterative Techniques in Matrix Algebra
Chapter 9: Approximating Eigenvalues
Assessment| 1. Worksheets and Computer Projects | 15% |
| 2. Homework | 20% |
| 3. Tests | 39% |
| 4. Final Examination | 26% |
Test Schedule
Test 1: Wednesday, February 13
Test 2: Friday, March 22
Test 3: Wednesday, April 24
Final: Friday, May 10 from 12 noon to 1:50 p.m. You must be there!
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