Department of Mathematics Syllabus
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MAT 128A: Numerical Analysis
Approved: 1989-09-01 (revised 2011-08-01, A. Cheer; expanded R. Thomas (2020))
Suggested Textbook: (actual textbook varies by instructor; check your
instructor)
Burden and Faires’ Numerical Analysis, 9th Edition; Brooks Cole Publishing; Pricing with amazon.com from $173.00 to $244.00;
Search by ISBN on Amazon: 9780538733519
Search by ISBN on Amazon: 9780538733519
Prerequisites:
MAT 021C; (ECS 032A or ENG 006 or EME 005 or ECS 030).
Suggested Schedule:
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Lecture(s) |
Sections |
Comments/Topics |
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2 |
Chapter 1 (1.1 – 1.3) |
Review of calculus; error analysis | |
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8-9 |
Chapter 3 (3.1 – 3.6) |
Interpolation and polynomial approximation | |
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9 |
Chapter 8 (8.1 –8.6; note that 8.3 can be done if time allows) |
Approximation theory | |
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9 |
Chapter 4 (4.1 – 4.8) |
Numerical differentiation and integration | |
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28-29 Lectures Total (In a normal Fall Quarter, this leaves one unassigned lecture.) |
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Additional Notes:
Topics may be taken in the order specified above or chapter 4 may be done before chapter 8.
5-6 computation problems involving the solution of stated problems using the computer are assigned throughout the quarter. Normally one week is allowed for the completion of each computation assignment.
5-6 computation problems involving the solution of stated problems using the computer are assigned throughout the quarter. Normally one week is allowed for the completion of each computation assignment.
Assessment:
There is a midterm and final to this course.