Course Outlines Fall 2023
Course Outlines Fall 2023
Instructor: Abdul Majid Pre-requisite: Calculus Class Timings: Tue and Th:11:30-12:45
Course description
This is the first course in Numerical Analysis offered to undergraduate students in Computer
Science and Econ-Math Majors. In this course, students will be introduced to numerical ap-
proaches to solving algebraic equations, interpolation techniques, numerical techniques for
differential equations and approximation methods for integrals. Both theory and applica-
tions of the methods will be covered at length. In addition, error analysis of each method
will also be discussed. Subject to the availability of time we will also cover some topics from
Finite Element and Finite Difference techniques to Partial Differential Equations. There will
be strong emphasis on writing MATLAB/Python codes of each method we discuss in class.
Strong background of Calculus and Linear Algebra is required to have in depth understand-
ing of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of course, students are expected to be able to differentiate between exact and ap-
proximate methods for solving equations in mathematics. They will know that exact method
for solving equations are limited and in real world system we often need to turn to approxi-
mations. Students will have learnt how to deal with various types of errors incurred due to
approximations made in numerical analysis. Ideally, they would get expertise in each method
we discuss in class and should be able to decide which method is suitable to which equa-
tion. Their vision of mathematics would be broadened and they will appreciate usefulness of
mathematics in other related fields such as economics, computer, social and physical sciences.
Course text
Grading plan
• Projects/Assignments 50%
• Midterm 25%
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• Final Exam 25%
Plagiarism policy
You are encouraged to collaborate and discuss problems with each other, however, solutions
to the assignment problems and code should be written in your own words. All plagiarism
cases will be strictly dealt according to the IBA policy.
Topics covered