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MA 4423
Introductory Numerical Analysis

Description:

Polynomial interpolation and approximation of functions. Divided differences. Leastsquares data fitting, orthogonal polynomials. Numerical differentiation and integration. Solution of nonlinear equations. Gaussian elimination, pivoting, iterative refinement, conditioning of matrices. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

Credits: 3:0:0:3
Pre-requisite: MA 2132 and some experience in computer programming.
Co-Requisite: none
Notes: The course may be accepted for graduate credit in department other than Mathematics.

 
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