CMSC 28510
Introduction to Scientific ComputingPrerequisites: A year of calculus (MATH 15300 or higher), a quarter of linear algebra (MATH 19620 or higher), and CMSC 10600 or higher; or consent of instructor.
Catalog Description: Basic processes of numerical computation are examined from both an experimental and theoretical point of view. This course deals with numerical linear algebra, approximation of functions, approximate integration and differentiation, Fourier transformation, solution of nonlinear equations, and the approximate solution of initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. We concentrate on a few widely used methods in each area covered.
Instructors: T. DupontQuarter offered: Autumn. Not offered in 2009-2010; will be offered 2010-11.
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