CS/MATH-3414

Numerical Methods

Spring 2019

Quick Info

Topics:

This class will introduce computational methods for numerical solution of non-linear equations, differential equations, approximations, iterations, methods of least squares and other topics. Partially duplicates MATH 4554. If time permits we will discuss additional topics as well.

Instructor: Dr. Adrian Sandu
E-mail: sandu@cs.vt.edu
Phone : 1-2193
Office : 2242 KnowledgeWorks II Building
Office hours: By appointment.

Lecture: Please see the syllabus for lecture and exam information.

Teaching Assistant(s): Please see the syllabus for TA contact information and office hours.

Prerequisites:
CS 1044 Introduction to Programming in C
Math 2214 Introduction to Differential Equations
Math 2224 Multivariable Calculus

Textbook:

• "Elementary Numerical Analysis" (third edition) by Kendall E. Atkinson and Weimin Han, 464 pages, ISBN 0-471-43337-3, John Wiley & Sons, 2004. The book provides a student companion site

The following optional book may provide useful additional information: "Numerical Mathematics and Computing"(fifth edition), Ward Cheney and David Kincaid, 690 pages, ISBN: 0-534-38993-7, Brooks/Cole, 2004.

Grading:
The grade is based on:

• 22% Part-term exam #1 (in-class)
• 22% Part-term exam #2 (in-class)
• 26% Final Exam (in-class)
• 30% Homework (Theoretical and programming assignments)

Syllabus: For detailed information please consult the syllabus (PDF).

Homework

Please check the list of assignments.

Downloads

• Computer Arithmetic.
• Matlab Primer

Numerical Software Resources

Netlib (at UTK/ORNL). Available Math Software at NIST. The Numerical Algorithms Group, UK. Statistical Software (Allan Miller). Salford Software. Scientific Applications on Linux.

• Available Math Software at NIST.
• The Numerical Algorithms Group, UK.
• Statistical Software (Allan Miller).
• Salford Software.
• Scientific Applications on Linux.

sandu@cs.vt.edu (Adrian Sandu)
http://www.cs.vt.edu/~asandu/Courses/CS3414/CS3414.html