CMPUT 340 Introduction to Numerical Methods Course Outline
General Information
Term: Winter, 2007, Lecture B1
Date and Time: TR 11-12:20
Location: HC 2-25
Number of credits: 3
Contact
Instructor: Dale Schuurmans
Office: Ath 409
Phone: x2-4806
E-mail: dale@cs.ualberta.ca
Office Hours: TR 12:20-1
Teaching Assistant: Cameron Upright (upright)
Teaching Assistant: Baidya Saha (baidya)
Newsgroup: CMPUT 340 Newsgroup
Overview
Computer arithmetic and errors. The study of computational methods for solving problems in linear algebra, non-linear equations, interpolation and approximation, and integration.
Objectives
To understand and appreciate the intimate connections between computing and continuous mathematics.
Pre-requisites
CMPUT 204, MATH 120, 214; STAT 222
Course Topics
Computer arithmetic and errors. The study of computational methods for solving problems in linear algebra, non-linear equations, interpolation and approximation, and integration.
Course Work and Evaluation
| Course Work | Date | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 (corrected) | February 2 | 15% |
| Assignment 2 | March 4 | 15% |
| Midterm | March 8 | 20% |
| Assignment 3 (a3files.zip) | March 28 | 15% |
| Assignment 4 | April 12 | 15% |
| Final Exam | April 19, 9am, ETLE2-002 | 20% |
See the course schedule for specific information, assignments and dates for course work.
Course Materials
Textbook: Michael T. Heath. Scientific Computing: An Introductory Survey. 2nd Edition . (2002) McGraw-Hill.
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