56-3730 Numerical Analysis

This course covers numerical methods and computer programming to investigate questions in science and engineering fields. These methodsinclude root finding for nonlinear equations, interpolation,approximation of functions with polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations and numerical methods for solving systems of equations. The course analyzes algorithms and discusses applicability and accuracy of numerical methods. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.

4 Credits
MA
PREREQUISITES: 56-2721 Calculus II and 36-1501 Introduction to Programming