Math 226A
Numerical Methods: Fundamentals
Fall Quarter 2017

Instructor:
   Office:
   Email:
   Phone:
   Office Hours:
Professor Bob Guy
MSB 2136
guy@math.ucdavis.edu
754-9201
Wednesday 4:15-5:30
Thursday 3:00-4:00


Textbook:
None required, see references below


Webpage:
http://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~guy/teaching/226a/
Homework and announcements will be posted here.


Class:
MWF 11:00-11:50 CRUESS 107


TA:
   Office:
   Email:
   Office Hours:
Jonathan Robey
MSB 2229
jrobey@math.ucdavis.edu
Tuesday 1-2:30

Homework
You are encouraged to talk with your classmates about homework problems. You may work in groups with up to three students, and turn in a single write-up for the group. All aspects of your write up must be clearly presented. Your writing should be clear and grammatically correct. Your codes must be thoroughly commented. All tables and figures must be appropriately labeled. You will be graded on the quality of your presentation.

Homework 1, Due Friday, October 13th
Homework 2, Due Monday, October 30th
Homework 3, Due Friday, November 17th
Homework 4, Due Monday, December 11th

Grading
Your grade will be based on your performance on the homework assignments and on the final exam. We will likely have 4 or 5 homework assignments during this quarter.
Homework 60%
Final Exam 40%

What we will cover
Programming
This class will require writing computer programs. You may use any language. If you do not have a strong preference of language, it is recommended that you use MATLAB, because it is easy to use and very powerful.  All codes will be turned in and must be thoroughly commented.

References
There are many books on this subject. Some suggestions to consult are given below.