| Joseph M. Mahaffy |
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| Math 541: Numerical Analysis | Spring 2018 |
Course Information for Math 541
This course introduces students to
numerical analysis. Students will use computers to solve
nonlinear equations, solve systems of linear equations,
approximate integrals, and fit data sets. This course
will primarily use MatLab for performing the numerical
computations, so basics of MatLab will be taught.
Practical examples will be used to demonstrate the
usefulness of this course for a variety of problems.
Details of the course and timelines are available on the HW Assignment page.
Math 541 - Fall 2017
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Joseph
Mahaffy
Professor, Biomathematics |
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| Lectures: MWF 11:00-11:50 in EBA 347 | Office phone: 619-594-3743 |
| Office Hours: MW 12:00-13:50 in MLC | Fax: 619-594-6746 |
| Office location: GMCS 593 | E-mail: jmahaffy@mail.sdsu.edu |
Prerequisites
Calculus, basic Computer skills (CS 107
or Math 242), and Linear Algebra (Math 254 or Math 342A
or AE 280) with at least a C or better in
each of these courses
Textbook
Cleve Moler: Numerical Computing in Matlab
Alternate resources:
Some students like classic texts like Burden and Faires: Numerical Analysis (old editions are fine and cheaper)
Lab
Manual (MatLab and Maple) are
being developed with much of the first part completed
and online.
Course Assessment and Grading
- Grading:
(Still adjusting)
- Homework assignments, including WeBWorK (45%)
- Formal Lab Report (applied problems) (5%)
- Probably 2 Midterms and Final with part being
Take-home (50%)
The grade divisions are typically 85-100 is an A, 73-85 is a B, 62-73 is a C, 50-62 is a D, and below 50 is an F with + or - assigned near the boundary (within 3%).
The Syllabus has details on course policies.
For questions concerning the webpage contact Joseph Mahaffy.