MATH 420

Numerical Analysis

4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 – Present

This course addresses the theory and practice of numerical methods as they apply in various areas of mathematics. Possible topics include: numerical solutions of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.

Prerequisites

ICS 140: Computational Thinking with Programming and MATH 211: Calculus II and MATH 315: Linear Algebra and Applications

Special information

Note: Students whose prerequisites are not identified by the system should contact the Math and Statistics department for an override at MATH@metrostate.edu.

Learning outcomes

General

Be able to choose an appropriate mathematical method for a given application.
Be able to write programs to implement mathematical algorithms on a computer.
Understand the limitations of computer arithmetic as well as methods to mitigate these limitations.
Understand the theoretical background of numerical algorithms and error estimates.
Understand, and be able to utilize, numerical algorithms to solve mathematical problems.

Fall 2020

Section	Title	Instructor
01	Numerical Analysis	Green, Michael D	Books	Course details