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Math 5485: Introduction to Numerical Methods I, Fall 2007
| Instructor: | Dr. Marcel Arndt |
| Office Hours: Mon, Wed 2:30pm-4:00pm or by appointment, VinH 535 |
Lectures: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:25pm - 2:15pm, VinH 2
Course Description: MATH 5485 is a basic introduction to numerical methods. The course will cover:
- Solution of scalar nonlinear equations
- Solution of linear systems
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Interpolation with polynomials and splines
Course Material:
- Syllabus with detailed information
- Basic Introduction to MatLab
- Homework assignments
- Number 1, due Sept. 17
- Number 2, due Sept. 24
- Number 3, due Oct. 1
- Number 4, due Oct. 8
- Number 5, due Oct. 15
- Number 6, due Oct. 22
- Number 7, due Oct. 29
- Number 8, due Nov. 5
- Number 9, due Nov. 12
- Number 10, due Nov. 26
Update: Problem 20 is due on Dec. 3. - Number 11, due Dec. 3
- Number 12, due Dec. 10
- Lab Project: Bridge Construction