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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - MACM 409 D100

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

Class Number: 4311

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Mo, We, Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    WMC 2532, Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 4, 2019
    3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    AQ 3005, 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:

A quick refresher of linear algebra, matrix factorizations, conditioning and stability, linear systems, the Fast Fourier Transform, methods for computing eigenvalues, and iterative methods. A running theme in the class will be applications of linear algebra.

Note: this is a cross-listed course with MATH 709.

Grading

  • Homework (biweekly assignments, weighted equally) 40%
  • Midterm Exam 15%
  • Project 15%
  • Final Exam 30%

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

RECOMMENDED READING:

Linear Algebra and Learning from Data
Gilbert Strang
SIAM


ISBN: 9780692196380

Registrar Notes:

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