MATH 4650-002 & SC 4650-002: Numerical Analysis I
Fall 2004, University of Colorado at Denver

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMETS:
Happy New year!

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(MT+3)/10*0.2 + (F+1)/10*0.2 + P1/10*.2 + P2/10*.2

PREREQUISITE:
MATH 2411 AND 3191; PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE (such as CSC1401 or MATH 3250).

WHY TAKING IT:
Math 4650 (CSC 4650) is required for the "Computer Science and Engineering" major, and the "Computer Science" and "Actuarial Science" options in the Mathematics degree and the Applied Mathematics degree (as well as some other programs).

OTHER SIMILAR CLASSES AT CU-DENVER THIS SEMESTER:
MATH 4650-001 & SC 4656-001: Numerical Analysis I
Math 5660/CS 5616 - Numerical Analysis I

HOURS: Tue,Th 4-5:15 pm, Science Building 138.

INSTRUCTOR:
Prof. Andrew Knyazev
Office: CU (Dravo Bldg) 644. Phone: (303) 556-8102.
Office hours: Thursday 2-3:30 pm, or by appointment.
WWW: http://www-math.cudenver.edu/~aknyazev

TEXTBOOK: Numerical Computing with MATLAB by Cleve Moler
Published by SIAM
The whole book is also freely available for download from MathWorks Numerical Computing with MATLAB Web site

SUBJECT: Methods for solving mathematical problems on the computer. Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, and integration.

CONTENTS:
The class will follow the outline below, touching on each major topic in a depth that will be determined by the pace of the class. The dates are tentative and are not guaranteed.

  • Aug 20 - Sep 25. Chapter 1: Introduction to MATLAB
  • Sep 30 - Oct 9. Chapter 2: Linear Equations
  • Oct 9-19. Chapter 3: Interpolation
  • Oct 21-Nov 4. Chapter 4: Zeros and Roots
  • Nov 9-18. Chapter 5: Least Squares
  • Nov 21-27. Fall break.
  • Nov 30 - Dec 2 Chapter 6: Quadrature
  • Dec 14. The final exam.
  • GRADING:
    Midterm Test (on Ch. 2-3) - 20%,
    Final test (on Ch. 3-6) - 20%.
    Two Computer Projects - 20% each,
    Take-home Quizzes - 20%.
    The following distribution of grades is used:
    A+ 95-100%, A 90-95%, A- 85-90%
    B+ 80-85%, B 75-80%, B- 70-75%
    C+ 65-70%, C 60-65%, C- 55-60%
    D+ 50-55%, D 45-50%, D- 40-45%

    OUTCOMES:
    By the end of the semester you should be able to read, understand and apply numerical methods associated with the topics covered in the semester and to correctly solve associated problems at the level of our textbook.

    COMPUTING:
    Individual projects will be accepted in Matlab only. MATLAB can link executable files, it has graphics already built in and it is an interpretive language originally developed to handle mathematical problems. The students are invited to use the MERC lab where computers with MATLAB are available. Students may also consider getting their own individual student version of MATLAB at MATLAB & Simulink Student Version Release 14 Web page, but it is not required for the class.

    EXTERNAL LINKS:

    IMPORTANT INFOMATION FOR STUDENTS:
    
    CLAS students must always have an accurate mailing and e-mail
    address:  http:/www.cudenver.edu/registrar.
    
    Students are responsible for completing financial arrangements
    with financial aid, family, scholarships
    
    
    INCOMPLETE GRADES (IW/IF):   Incomplete grades (IW or IF) are
    not granted for low academic performance.  To be eligible for
    an Incomplete grade, students must (1) successfully complete
    75 percent of the course, (2) have special circumstances
    (verification may be required) that preclude the student from
    attending class and completing graded assignments, and (3)
    make arrangements to complete missing assignments with the
    original instructor.  A CLAS Course Completion agreement is
    strongly suggested.
    
    
    16 August: (5:00 pm)   Payment plan deadline for students
              registering by 23 July 2004
    18 August: Students not on financial aid are disenrolled for
              non-payment.  
    26 August:  Last day to select the wait-list for a closed
             course.  Students should check wait-list status daily.
    30 August - 8 September:   Students are responsible for
             verifying an accurate Fall 2004 registration 
             via SMART.
    2 September (midnight):  Last day to add courses via the web
             SMART system.
    6 September:  Labor day, no classes. 
    8 September (5:00 pm)  Last day to add 16-week structured
                  courses.  Treated as an absolute deadline.
                 The 8 Sept. add deadline does not apply to 
                 independent study, internships, and late-starting 
                 modular courses.
    8 September (5:00 pm):   Last day to drop a course for full
                 refund.  Last day to select P/F grade option
    1 November   Last day to drop a Fall 2004 course without
                 associate dean approval.
    12 November    Last day to drop a Fall 2004 course for CLAS
                   students.  Treated as an absolute deadline.
    21-27 November   Full week of Fall break, no classes.
    11-17 December   Final Exam week.