Math/CS 514, Spring 2008

Numerical Analysis

Instructor: Jie Shen

TTh 10:30--11:45 at REC 112

Office: MATH 406 Office Hours: MTh 1:15-2:30pm or by appointment

Phone: 4-1923 Message: 4-1901 E-mail: shen@math.purdue.edu

Textbook:

Kincaid and Cheney, Numerical Analysis: Mathematics of Scientific Computing, third edition, Brooks/Cole, 2001. (The book's web page contains an Errata, Sample Programs and other useful information)

Subjects to be covered:

Most of the material in Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8.0--8.5.

Homework assignments

Homework solutions

Computer projects

Sample matlab programs

Prerequisite:

CS314 or equivalent, and good knowledge of MATLAB (ability of writing simple programs in Fortran is preferred but not necessary).

Grading policy:

The grade will be based on homoworks and computer projects (50%) and two exams (one midterm and one final) (50%).

Class attendance is required. I'll "spot check" attendance throughout the semester. I may deduct up to 5% of your grade if you miss more than one of those random checks.

Cheating on an exam or homework results in a grade of zero for the exam or homework. Homework is to be done independently unless specific instructions are given for collaboration.