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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - MATH 709 G100

Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimization (3)

Class Number: 4116

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 4, 2019
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Held jointly with MACM 409-3. See description for MACM 409-3. Students may not take a 700 division course if it is being offered in conjunction with a 400 division course which they have taken previously.

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 MACM 409. Students enrolled in the graduate level MATH 709 of this cross-listed course will be assigned additonal problems for each homework assignment. In addition, the scope of the term project will be more extensive for those enrolled in 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

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS