| Lecture: | Tues and Thurs. | 10:05 - 11:25 | Sir James Dunn 302 |
| Lab: | Alternate Thurs starting Sept 11 | 10:05 - 11:25 | LSC 200 |
| Office Hours*: | Wed 2:00-3:30 | Thur 1:00-2:30 | My office |
This course is a introduction to the algorithms used to solve common math problems. We will consider methods used to find zeros of nonlinear functions, data interpolation and polynomial approximation, numerical differentiation and numerical integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, best fit approximations and the error analysis of these algorithms.
The final grades will consist of homework assignments, a mid-term test and the final exam. Homework will be assigned on a roughly bi-weekly basis to and collected in class. The assignments will consist of a combination of analytical and programming questions.
The mid-term test will be on the Thursday November 5th.
A single formula sheet (8 1/2 x 11) will be allowed for both the final and the mid term. It may contain whatever information you wish on both sides.
Grading will be as follows:*
| Homework/Computer assignments | 40 % |
| Mid-term test | 20 % |
| Final Exam | 40 % |