MTH 351
(Introduction to Numerical Analysis) - Winter 2011
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INSTRUCTOR: Malgorzata Peszynska
CLASS: MWF 10:00-10:50, STAG 329, CRN: 30216
TEXTBOOK: Atkinson, Han, Elementary Numerical Analysis, Third Edition, Wiley.
SYLLABUS: In this course we study approximate solutions to mathematical problems for which a closed analytical form solution cannot be found. We introduce methods of computing these approximations and analyse the errors. In particular, we discuss linear and nonlinear equations and topics in interpolation/approximation and numerical integration and differentiation. We will cover topics from Chapters 1-6 and a bit of 7 in less or more detail. Also, enrichment material from other sources will be used. You are responsible for what is covered in class and for what was assigned for reading so if you miss a class make sure you have a way to find out what was discussed.
PROGRAMMING: We will use MATLAB in programming examples, and it is required as the simplest self-contained way to numerically compute and graph solutions to the HW problems. You will have time to learn MATLAB during the first weeks of classes. See our first day MATLAB diary and/or MATLAB Fundamentals tutorials. There exist plenty of other good online resources.
You can find some programs in MATLAB provided by the authors of our textbook here.
EXAMS:
  • Midterm: Friday, February 4, in class.
    Help session: Thursday, Feb. 3 5:00-6:30 (meet at my office).
  • Final: Thursday, March 17, at 12:00.
NOTE: Most of exam questions will come from the set of Assignments for the course and from class examples.
GRADING: HW grade will count as 40% of the grade, exams as 60% (30% each). HW will be collected in class at the beginning of class period; no late HW will be accepted. However, students can earn extra credit up to 10% by working on individually assigned problems. Please come see me if you're interested.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS for students with disabilities, make-up exams etc.: Please contact the instructor and Services for Students with Disabilities, if relevant, and provide appropriate documentation.
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