NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

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Emphasis on numerical algebra. The problems of linear systems, matrix inversion, the complete and special eigenvalue problems, solutions by exact and iterative methods, orthogonalization, gradient methods. Consideration of stability and elementary error analysis. Extensive use of microcomputers and programs using a high level language. This course contains a writing component. PREREQ: MATH 355 AND ( COMPSCI 170 OR COMPSCI 172 OR COMPSCI 174 OR COMPSCI 220 OR COMPSCI 221 OR COMPSCI 222 )