Numerical Linear Algebra
MTH 551

MWF 10:00-10:50
STAG 111
Fall 2009

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Course Description

In the course we will study algorithms for the solution of linear systems (direct and iterative methods, as well as various factorizations and decompositions for general matrices and those of special structure), least-squares problems for overdetermined systems, and eigenvalue/eigenvector problems.

Analytical and practical properties of these methods will be examined. Students will get computational experience in applying the algorithms studied using the MATLAB problem-solving environment.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic properties of matrices and some programming experience, preferably with MATLAB, is required. Students who are not sure about prerequisites are encouraged to talk to me.


Matlab

The programming language for this course is MATLAB. You can obtain access to MATLAB via one of the following:


Grades

Grade Distribution

Homework 20%
Labs 20%
Midterm 30%
Final 30%
Total 100%

Grade Scale

A 93
A- 90
B+ 87
B 83
B- 80
C+ 77
C 73
C- 70
D+ 67
D 63
D- 60