The first book is becoming a classical text on numerical analysis, and provides excellent descriptions of much of the theory underlying the techniques
we will be using. Unfortunately this book is out of print.
The second text has similar material as the first one but does not
describe them as well as the first one. But this can be used as a
reference book in the absence of the first one. The third text is a
postscript document which can be downloaded to your directory and printed
out free. It provides a summary of Matlab commands, their syntax, and
their uses. The fifth edition is available for a fee through CRC Press here.
Course Outline
Introduction to numerical computation.
Representing numbers.
Linear equations.
Nonlinear equations.
Optimization
Statistics and data analysis.
Quadrature.
First-order ordinary differential equations.
Higher-order ordinary differential equations.
Eigenvalue problems.
Grading
The course will involve extensive out-of-class problem solving. The
purpose of the homework is to enhance the acquisition of problem solving
skills, and to accelerate the learning of the computer environment.
There will be two hour examinations, and a final exam with both an in-class
and independent project component.