Math 417-500, Numerical Analysis, Spring  2009
TR 8:00-9:15,  Blocker  164;  W 9:10 - 10:00,  Blocker 122

Instructor: Bojan Popov                                              T.A.: J. Wei
Office: Blocker 608J                                                      Office: Blocker 610B
Email:  popov"at"math.tamu.edu                                  Email: jwei"at"math.tamu.edu     
Phone:  845-1989                                                          Phone: 862-2188
Office Hours: TR 9:20-10:20, or by appt.                   Office Hours: W 2:30-3:30  

Textbook: Numerical Analysis, 8th or 7th edition, by R. Burden and J. Faires.

Recommeded text: Numerical Analysis (by David Kincaid and Ward Cheney), ISBN: 0-534-33892-5.

Prerequisites: Two year Calculus sequence, some knowledge of computer programming. 

Math 417 Web Page: The course schedule and other information can be found at /~popov/math417.html

This course is an introductory survey of numerical methods that are used in science and engineering.  We will analyze properties such as accuracy, efficiency and stability.  The homework will include programming exercises to gain practical experience using the methods. 

Outline: finite precision arithmetic, numerical linear algebra, nonlinear equations, polynomial interpolation, spline approximation, numerical integration, initial and boundary value problems, approximation theory.

Grading System: 

    Midterm exam: 30%  == the date to be determined later
    Homework and Quizzes: 20 + 20 = 40% 
    Final exam: 30%

Final exam date:   May 11, 2009, Monday 1-3 p.m.

Make-Up Policy: Make-ups for exams will only be given with documented University-approved excuses (see University Regulations). Consistent with University Student Rules, students are required to notify an instructor by the end of the next working day after missing an exam. Otherwise, they forfeit their rights to a make-up. 

Scholastic Dishonesty: Students may work together and discuss the homework problems with each other. Copying work done by others is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. For more information on university policies regarding scholastic dishonesty, see University Student Rules . 

Copyright Policy: All printed hand-outs and web materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor. 

Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities, Koldus 126, 845-1637. 

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