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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - MACM 316 D100

Numerical Analysis I (3)

Class Number: 3263

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240, and computing experience.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A presentation of the problems commonly arising in numerical analysis and scientific computing and the basic methods for their solutions. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Number systems and errors [1.5 weeks] 

  • Representation of numbers; error propagation and error estimation.

Solution of nonlinear equations [2 weeks]
  • Bisection, secant method, Newton's method; fixed-point iteration and acceleration.

Systems of linear equations [3 weeks]
  • Elimination method - factorization, pivoting, inverse calculation; iterative methods.
Interpolation and Approximation [2 weeks]
  • Interpolating polynomial, Lagrange form, error formula; spline interpolation; Bezier curves.

Differentiation and Integration [1.5 weeks]
  • Numerical integration - Newton-Cotes formulas, composite rules, Gaussian quadrature.

Initial Value Problems [2 weeks]
  • Euler's method, Taylor and Runge-Kutta methods.

Grading

  • Computing Assignments 25%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final 50%

NOTES:

*There will be optional computational office hours scheduled weekly in P9416 (Physics Building), Mondays and Fridays from 2:30-5:20 pm. 

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Passing grade requires passing exams and computing requirements.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Numerical Analysis
10/E
Burden and Faires
Nelson Canada
ISBN: 9781305253667

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.