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

Linear Algebra and Applications and Computational Thinking with Programming and Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus

Learning outcomes

General

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.
Be able to choose an appropriate mathematical method for a given application.
Be able to write programs to implement mathematical algorithms on a computer.