MATH417: NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, FALL 2007

    General information

    • Instructor: Dr. Raytcho Lazarov, Blocker 505C, phone 845 7578
    • Time: TR 12:45 -- 2:00 pm, (lab) W 12:40 -- 1:30 pm (BLOC 130)
    • Classroom for lectures: CE 134
    • Labs classroom: BLOC 130, TA: L. Smith
    • Office Hours: TR 2:15 -- 3:30 pm or by appointment
    • Textbook: (Required) Numerical Analysis by R. Burden and J. Faires (8-th edition), Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2005.

    Course Outline

    • Numerical Solutions of Non-Linear Equations
    • Polynomial (Lagrange and Hermite) and Spline Interpolation
    • Numerical Differentiation and Integration
    • Direct and Iterative Methods for Solving Linear Systems
    • Initial Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Two-Point Boundary Value Problems for ODE's

    Exam Schedule

    • Tuesday, October 2, 2007, Test #1
    • Thursday, November 1, 2007, Test #2
    • Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 8:00--10:00 am, Final Exam (cumulative)

    Grading Policy

    • Your grade for the course will be computed as follows:
      • (a) 25% will be determined by your performance on the programming assignments .
      • (b) 50% will be determined by your performance on 3 exams.
      • (c) 25% will be determined by the results of weekly quizzes based on homework assignments .
    • your MINIMUM grade will be A, B, C, or D, for averages of 90%, 80%, 65%, or 50%, respectively.

    Make-Up Policy:

      Make-ups for exams will only be given with documented University-approved excuses (see University Regulations). Consistent with University Student Rules , students are required to notify an instructor by the end of the next working day after missing an exam. Otherwise, they forfeit their rights to a make-up.

    Scholastic Dishonesty:

      Students may work together and discuss the homework problems with each other. Copying work done by others is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. For more information on university policies regarding scholastic dishonesty, see University Student Rules .

    Copyright Policy:

      Please note that all written and web materials for this course are protected by copyright laws. You can xerox (or download) one copy for your own use, but multiple copies are forbidden unless written permission is obtained by your instructor.