2017 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3044.001
Course: Mathematics 3044.001.
Course Title: Numerical Analysis II.
Time: 12:30 PM 1:50 PM Tues and Thurs.
Place: Wachman 15.
Instructor: David Hill.
Instructor Office: 512 Wachman Hall.
Instructor Email: david.hill@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-1654.
Course Web Page: http://astro.temple.edu/~dhill001/course/DE%20SP%202017/DE_SP_2017_stu.html
Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 9:30-11:30 and 2:00-2:30.
Prerequisites: Math 3043, Numerical Analysis I.
Textbook: A friendly Inroduction to Numerical Analysis, by B. Bradie; Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13¬013054-0.
Course Goals: Provide a sound working base in numerical methods. Increase ability to apply proper mathematical tools to specific situations. Introduce computing technology using MATLAB and apply it to problem solving. Increase ability to work independently and formulate problem solving approaches. Provide a set of experiences that can be utilized in other courses and beyond the classroom.
Topics Covered: umerical methods for ODEs and Boundary Value Problems, Numerical linear algebra including conditioning, iterative methods, the eigen problem, and a survey of finite difference methods for PDEs. Given time we will read and discuss a paper together.
Course Grading: Homework/quizzes/participation 30%, Exams 70% 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%.
Exam Dates: Two exam dates to be announced; Final Exam Thursday 5/4 10:30-12:30.
Attendance Policy: Required for lectures and exams.
Policies: Late work is unacceptable. No make-ups. Any work not turned in on the due date is subject to at least a 25% grade penalty. No emails are accepted.
Computational Device: You will need a scientific calculator & we will have assignments that will use MATLAB as the software platform. Instructor will supply a set of m-files for computations for some exercises. For in class exams lap tops with MATLAB can be used for portions of the exam.
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 printout use the cut & paste method for placement of materials in your work. All things must be clearly labeled. If directions indicate that electronic submission is acceptable the files must be pdf, not word or a google doc.
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. If you have a lap top open in class do not access your email or communicate with others by email.
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