Math 417-500, Numerical Analysis, Fall 2020

Lectures: TR 5:00-6:15,  ONLINE;  TA lab session: W 1:50 - 2:40,  Blocker 128


Instructor: Bojan Popov                                                          T.A.:   Mythili Narayanaswami
Office: Blocker 507B                                                                Office: Blocker  615
Email:  popov"at"math.tamu.edu                                               Email:   mythili "at" math.tamu.edu  
Office Hours: TR 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.                                            TA Office Hour: W 3:00-4:00 p.m. online
Textbook: Numerical Analysis, 10th, 9th, 8th (or 7th edition)  by R. Burden and J. Faires. There is no real difference between editions and I will post the homework for all editions online.
Ninth Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-538-73351-9,  ISBN-10: 0538733519

Recommeded text: Numerical Analysis by David Kincaid and Ward Cheney, ISBN: 0-534-33892-5.

Prerequisites: MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, or MATH 323; MATH 308; ability to program; junior or senior classification.

Math 417 Web Page: The course schedule and other information can be found at /~popov/math417.html

Learning objectives: This course is an introductory survey of numerical methods that are used in science and engineering.  We will analyze properties such as accuracy, efficiency and stability of classical numerical approximations.  The homework will include programming exercises to gain practical experience using the methods. 

Outline: finite precision arithmetic, numerical linear algebra, nonlinear equations, polynomial interpolation, spline approximation, numerical integration, initial and boundary value problems, approximation theory.

Grading System:  

    Midterm exam: 30% 
    Projects and Quizzes: 20 + 20 = 40% 
    Final exam: 30%

Your point total T will be converted to a final grade like this; A if 90% ≤ T, B if 80% ≤ T < 90%, C if 70% ≤ T < 80%, D if 60% ≤ T < 70%, and F if T < 60%.

Midterm exam date: Thursday, October 1, 2020, 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Final exam date:   December 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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.  Ignorance of the time and place of an exam will not be accepted as an excuse for absence.

Attendance:  The University views class attendance as the responsibility of an individual student. Attendance is essential to complete the course successfully. University rules related to excused and unexcused absences are located on-line at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07."

Copyright Policy: All printed hand-outs and web materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor.

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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 .

The Aggie Honor System will be enforced:  “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.” Scholastic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated and any breaches will be severely sanctioned.

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