CS 4220

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CS 4220
Numerical Analysis: Linear and Nonlinear Problems

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Introduction to the fundamentals of numerical linear algebra: direct and iterative methods for linear systems, eigenvalue problems, singular value decomposition. In the second half of the course, the above are used to build iterative methods for nonlinear systems and for multivariate optimization. Strong emphasis is placed on understanding the advantages, disadvantages, and limits of applicability for all the covered techniques. Computer programming is required to test the theoretical concepts throughout the course.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or MATH 2940 or equivalent, one additional mathematics course numbered 3000 or above, and knowledge of programming.

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Comments Co-meets with CS 5223.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 5223, MATH 4260

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12375 CS 4220   LEC 001

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