Numerical Methods
Numerical Methods
(9th Ed)
(3rd Ed or
( 7th ed)
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Prerequisites: A passing grade in Math 121 and Math 55, or permission of the instructor.
This course involves a lot of programming. Students should be familiar with any
programming Language. Math 153 is a good preparation for this course.
Scilab. The main programming tool that will be used in this course is Scilab. Its a free
software. You may download it from http://www.scilab.org/. Manuals can also be downloaded
from related sites.
Course Structure/ Approach The class will use lecture-discussion format.
Absences/Make up Classes
You are only allowed a maximum of six (6) absences. For a 3-unit class, each absence
is equivalent to 1.5 hrs. Make up classes will be scheduled in place of class days that fall on
a holiday.
Machine Problems/Problem sets
Machine problems and Problem sets are given regularly (usually after a topic has
been discussed). Deadline of each MP is a week after it was given. A defense of the code
shall be required of machine problems with programming. Machine problems usually involve
programming, thus a code is needed. Problems sets usually involve analysis and discussion
of a particular method. They involve both theoretical and computational exercises.