Text: Elementary Numerical Analysis by Atkinson & Han.

Additional reference:   Afternotes on Numerical Analysis by G.W. Stewart.

Syllabus:   We will cover all or parts of chapters 1 through 6 in Atkinson & Han.

Course Objectives:   This course is intended to introduce students to some of the basic ideas in Numerical Analysis. We will supplement our theoretical work with computer work using MATLAB.

Introduction to MATLAB: Here is a short introduction to MATLAB that can be downloaded in either pdf or postscript format
Click here for postscript . Click here for pdf .
For further information on MATLAB, I recommend A Guide to MATLAB by Hunt, Lipsman & Rosenberg.

Exams and Assignments:   There will be two midterm exams, several assignments to be handed in and a final exam on Wednesday, December 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

First Hour Exam: Friday, October 15 Covers chapters 2,4 & 6 in the text.
Second Hour Exam: Monday, November 22 Covers material on least squares, chapter 5 and the beginning of chapter 3 in the text.

Grading:   Approximately 40% midterms, 30% assignments, 30% final exam.

Assignments