MCS 471 - Numerical Analysis

Summer 2007

Course Details:

U-16076 (3 credits) G-16077 (4 credits) - MWF 12-1:40 in 316 DH

Prerequisites:

Grade C or higher in MCS 260 or EECS 170 or EECS 171; or consent of the instructor (any programming experience is usually acceptable if C or better in 181 and knowledge of linear algebra).

Instructor and TA Info

Instructor: Charles Tier, 720 SEO, 6-2442, tier@uic.edu, office hours - MW 11-12
TA Grader: Yan Zhuang, 1211 SEO, yzhuan1@math.uic.edu, office hours: 1-2pm Tues.

Text - NEW!!

Timothy Sauer, Numerical Analysis, Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2006.

General Description

This course is an introduction to numerical analysis, solving mathematical problems on a computer. The topics include floating point arithmetic, solution of nonlinear equations, computational linear algebra, interpolation, numerical integration and numerical solution of ODEs. A series of computer projects will be assigned. The main software tool is Matlab. ( see Detailed Syllabus )

Calculator

You need a working scientific calculator for every class and exams.

Grading Policy

midterm exam - 40%
Computer projects (must be individual work and all must be completed to pass course ) and quizzes - 20%
Final Exam - 40% - TBA

Note: You must submit all computer projects to receive a passing grade in this course.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who require accommodations for access and participation in this course must be registered with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Please contact ODS at 312-413-2183 (voice) or 312-413-0123 (TTY).