Text:  Fundamentals of Numerical Computing by Shampine, Allen and Pruess. Click here for more information.

Syllabus:   We will cover all or parts of chapters 1 through 6 as well as some additional material on Least Squares Approximations.

Course Objectives:   The goals of the course are to introduce the student to some fundamental concepts of numerical analysis and the intellegent use of software to solve problems which may arise in mathematics, science and engineering. The course will be about 60% theory and 40% programming.

Exams and Assignments:   There will be two midterm exams, six assignments to be handed in and a final exam on Saturday May 19 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

New ! First Hour Exam: Postponed until Monday March 12. Covers Chapters 1,2 & 3 in text.
Second Hour Exam: Friday April 27. Covers Chapters 4 & 5 in text, as well as material on Least Squares presented in class.

Programming:   Programming will be done in MATLAB. Students should also have a good scientific calculator for use on homework and exams.

MATLAB help: For help with MATLAB this link will take you to the software info page of the Mathematics Department. SOFTWARE

Introduction to MATLAB: Here is a short introduction to MATLAB that can be downloaded in either pdf or postscript format
Click here for postscript . Click here for pdf .

Grading:   30% midterms, 45% assignments, 25% final exam.

Assignments