Fall 2017 - MACM 409 D100

Numerical Linear Algebra: Algorithms, Implementation and Applications (3)

Class Number: 1290

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2017
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 251, MACM 316, programming experience.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Development of numerical methods for solving linear algebra problems at the heart of many scientific computing problems. Mathematical foundations for the use, implementation and analysis of the algorithms used for solving many optimization problems and differential equations. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Confirmed topics include: a quick refresher of linear algebra, matrix factorizations, conditioning and stability, linear systems, the Fast Fourier Transform, methods for computing eigenvalues, and iterative methods.

Grading

  • Homework 40%
  • Midterm exam 20%
  • Final exam 40%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION. 
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks. 
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Numerical Linear Algebra
L.N. Trefethen
1st Edition
Siam
ISBN: 9780898713619

Registrar Notes:

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