Mathematics 502: Numerical Analysis I

Dr. Roger Alexander
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Consulting Hours:
444 Carver Hall, (29)4-7579
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Textbooks Syllabus
James W. Demmel
Applied Numerical Linear Algebra, SIAM, 1997
  • Floating point arithmetic, errors, conditioning and stability (1 week)
  • Linear systems of equations: direct methods (3 weeks)
  • Linear least squares problems (1.5 weeks)
  • Computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors (2.5 weeks)
J. E. Dennis, Jr. and Robert B. Schnabel
Numerical Methods for Unconstrained
Optimization and Nonlinear Equations
SIAM Classics in Applied Mathematics, 1996.
  • Scalar nonlinear equations; review of multivariable calculus (1 week)
  • Newton's method for nonlinear equations and optimization (3 weeks)
  • Secant methods for nonlinear systems and for optimization (3 weeks)
COURSE MATERIALS ON-LINE REQUIRED WORK
(Percentages subject to adjustment)
Consult the Math 502 calendar
for reading and homework assignments and exam dates.

Visit the Examples directory for sample programs
and solutions provided by your instructor.

Visit the doc directory to retrieve pertinent articles.

James Demmel's homepage for Applied Numerical Linear Algebra
has errata and references to literature and software.

Follow the arrow for information on MATLAB.

Use the Math 502 Mailing List to discuss homework assignments and receive advice via e-mail.
  • 25% Problem Sets (5).
    Analytical and computational problems.
    You may work alone or with one partner.
    Collaboration among three or more students is subject
    to penalties for Academic Dishonesty.
  • 15% In-class participation.
  • 30% Midterm Exams (2)
  • 30% Final Exam
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