MATH 317 - Numerical Analysis

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

This course serves as an introduction to computational methods for a variety of problems that cannot be solved analytically. Topics covered include finding roots of polynomials, interpolation, numerical integration & solutions of differential equations, and various matrix computations (e.g., eigenvalues). We study the construction of these algorithms from a formal standing and analyze them with an eye to accuracy, efficiency, and stability. Students use MATLAB to explore the algorithms in a hands on way to assess the validity and implementation of the methods developed. Benjamin Morin.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 220, MATH 221, and MATH 228.

Three 50-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS