Syllabus for Numerical Methods I

CS/MATH 466/666 NUMERICAL METHODS I (3+0) 3 credits 

   Fall Semester 2007             Eric Olson
   MWF 10:00-10:50am
   205 Ansari Business Bldg       ejolson at unr.edu

The development of computers in the late 1940's and their great advances in power over the last fifty years has lead to a revolution in the field of numerical analysis. This course is part one of a two semester sequence of courses in numerical methods. The goal of this course sequence is to provide the student with the numerical tools and methodology necessary to treat their own problems. The student will learn how to use standard numerical software such as MATLAB, Octave and Maple as part of this course. No prior programming experience is needed. However, familiarity with a traditional programming language such as C or FORTRAN may be helpful.

Numerical Methods I will cover error analysis, solutions of linear systems, solutions of nonlinear equations, spline functions and polynomial interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation, and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

Numerical Methods II will cover the numerical solution of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Techniques covered will include finite and upwind difference methods, explicit and implicit methods, the fast Fourier transform and multigrid methods.

Fall Semester 2005

Course Information

Instructor:
Eric Olson
email:
ejolson at unr edu
Office:
MWF 12 noon Ansari Business Building AB 614 and by appointment.
Homepage:
http://fractal.math.unr.edu/~ejolson/466/
Text:
Jeffery J. Leader, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation, 2004, Addison Wesley.
Section:
Math (also CS) 466/666 Numerical Methods I
MWF 11:00-11:50am Ansari Business Bldg AB107

Grading

    2 Quizzes                       15 points
    4 Homework Assignments          10 points each
    5 Programming Assignments       20 points each
    1 Midterm Exam                  40 points
    1 Final Exam                    70 points
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                                   280 points total

Programming Assignments

Your work should be presented in the form of a typed report using clear and properly punctuated English. Where appropriate include full program listings and output. If you choose to work in a group of two, please turn in independently prepared reports.

Final Exam

The final exam will be held Friday, Dec 14 from 9:45 to 11:45am in AB 205.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Mathematics Department is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented physical disabilities or documented learning disabilities. University policy states that it is the responsibility of students with documented disabilities to contact instructors during the first week of each semester to discuss appropriate accommodations to ensure equity in grading, classroom experiences and outside assignments.

Academic Conduct

Bring your student identification to all exams. Work independently on all exams and quizzes. Behaviors inappropriate to test taking may disturb other students and will be considered cheating. Don't talk or pass notes with other students during an exam. Don't read notes or books while taking exams given in the classroom. You may work on the programming assignments in groups of two if desired. Homework may be discussed freely. If you are unclear as to what constitutes cheating, please consult with me.

Last updated: Tue Aug 28 10:25:53 PDT 2007