2017 Fall Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3043.001
Course: Mathematics 3043.001.
Course Title: Numerical Analysis I.
Time: TR 11:00-12:20, M 11:00-12:50 (Lab).
Place: Wachman Hall 617, Tuttleman Learning Center 006 (Lab).
Instructor: Giordano Tierra Chica.
Instructor Office: Wachman Hall 516.
Instructor Email: joshua.finkelstein@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-8044.
Course Web Page: CourseWebPage
Office Hours: TR 3:30-4:30, W 11:00-12:00.
Prerequisites: Math 2043, Math 2101 or Math 2103, and one of CIS 1053, CIS 1057, CIS 1068 or PHYS 2501, all with grades of C- or higher.
Textbook: Numerical Mathematics, Alfio Quarteroni, Riccardo Sacco and Fausto Saleri, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Second Edition.
Course Goals: The course is designed to introduce students to the understanding, study and use of numerical techniques to solve problems arising in science and engineering. Students will gain practical implementation experience using MATLAB.
Topics Covered: We will discuss material related to the following topics as time permits: - Principles of Numerical Mathematics - Direct Methods for the solution of Linear systems - Iterative Methods for solving Linear Systems - Rootfinding for Nonlinear Equations - Polynomial Interpolation - Numerical Integration - Numerical Differentiation - Problem Discretization.
Course Grading: Homework/Lab/Quiz - 30%, Midterm - 35%, Final - 35%.
Exam Dates: Midterm: TBA. Final Exam: Tuesday 19th December 10:30-12:30.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required at lecture and lab.
Letter Grades: A(100-92), A- (91-90) B+(89-88), B(87-82), B-(81-80) C+(79-78), C(77-72), C-(71-70) D+(69-68), D(67-62), D-(61-60) F - below 60%.
TA: Joshua D. Finkelstein.
TA Email: joshua.finkelstein@temple.edu.
TA Office Hours: M 1:00-2:00, 3:30-4:30.
TA Office: Wachman Hall 513.
Policies: Late work is unacceptable. No make-ups. No cell phones, No texting, No ear buds/head phones, ETC. in class.
Homework: "Naked numbers are not acceptable." Solutions must include a short write-up describing the problem, your solution technique, and procedural details. To include a computer print out use the cut & paste method for placement of materials in your work. All things must be clearly labeled with your name and the problem number or statement. Hand written work must include the steps for solution presented in a neat orderly fashion and in a fairly large size.
Computational Devices: We will have assignments that will use MATLAB as the software platform. You must ensure to have access to a computer, the internet, and the software package MATLAB to work on certain homework problems. You are expected to become proficient in using MATLAB for certain types of computations and constructing m-files. MATLAB is available at the Computer Services Download Sites.
Class Etiquette: All cell phones are to be turned OFF and kept in your backpack or pocket. Do not have them on the desk. NO CELL PHONE USE OR TEXTING PERMITTED IN CLASS. When in lab do not access your email or communicate with others by email. The same rule applies if you bring a laptop to class.
Flash Drive (alternate storage): You will need a flash drive for m-files that are not part of MATLAB, for storing m-files you create, for storing course documents, etc. (or a storage alternative).
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