MA377
Numerical Methods
M-W 4:00-5:15
SC356
Professor Katie Fowler
Office: 361a
Office Hours:
M-W 10:00-12:00, Tue 2:15-4:15
Phone: (315) 268-2376
kfowler@clarkson.edu
Text: Introduction to Scientific Computing (Second Edition) by Peter Turner
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Assignment 1 Due Wednesday September 13
Help with Matlab!
(You need acrobat reader)
MATLAB Primer
More info:
MATLAB Tutorial
Here’s the
PPT presentation from the first day: Why we need
numerical methods
Course Description and
Objectives:
This class is an introduction to numerical
analysis with scientific computing. Topics include: floating point arithmetic
and sources of error, direct solution of linear systems, nonlinear equations,
interpolation, numerical integration, and numerical solution of initial
values problems in ordinary differential equations. The objectives are to (1)
motivate the need for efficient numerical methods, (2) study these methods
through implementation and analysis, and (3) obtain a better understanding and
appreciation for scientific computing.
Approximate Schedule:
Floating Point Representation and
Errors ~ 1 week
Iterative Solution of Nonlinear Equations ~ 2.5 weeks
Linear Equations ~ 2.5 weeks
Interpolation ~ 2.5 weeks
Numerical Calculus ~ 2.5 weeks
Differential Equations ~ 2.5 weeks
Grading Policy:
Your grade will be computed as follows:
90% 5 projects
10 % Small homework/class assignments
* You are allowed to (and encouraged to) brainstorm together on projects, but
each student must hand in his or her own project.
* Projects must be typed (I use LaTeX--word is OK) and any MATLAB code
included at the end of the document. MATLAB code should include comments
and be well organized. Proper grammar and English usage is expected.
* Late projects lose 2.5 points for each day late.
* Letter grades will be determined on the following scale: A(90--100), B+(85-89),
B(80--84), C+(75--79), C(70--74), D+(65--69), D(60--64), F(0--59).
Academic Integrity:
"The Clarkson student
will not present, as his or her own, the work of another, or any work that has
not been honestly performed, will not take any examination by improper means,
and will not aid and abet another in any dishonesty." (Clarkson
Regulations) You are welcome, and encouraged, to work with other students on
the homework. However, you must hand in your own work, and it must represent
your own understanding of the assignment.