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Numerical Analysis

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TuTh 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4190 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TuTh 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4190
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an introduction to numerical analysis and its applications in practical problems in applied mathematics and engineering. In most scientific modeling projects, investigators have to deal with very large systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Understanding of which requires powerful computers and a firm understanding of the vast number of existing pertinent algorithms. The main goal of the course is to provide an instruction to algorithmic and mathematical foundations of high-performance scientific computations. Introductory topics of the course include root finding, fixed point methods, interpolation methods, initial value problems and optimization. Particular emphasis will be on optimization methods, including steepest descent, line search methods, newton methods, quasi-Newton methods, trust regions, theory of constraint optimization and linear programming.

Prerequisites

MATH 242 and MATH 260 and CS 110 or permission of instructor

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

University Hall Y04-4190

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 30

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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