Applied Numerical
Methods I
Textbook: A First Course in Numerical Analysis (2nd
ed)
By Anthony Ralston and
Philip Rabinowitz
Dover
Publication, Inc.
Extra class notes
will be distributed frequently.
Instructor: H.
Kaneko, PhD
Professor of
Mathematics
Office: ECS 2214
683-3882
Office
Hours: 3:00-5:00pm TR, Others by
appointments.
Email: hkaneko@odu.edu
Course
Objectives:
To obtain knowledge of numerical methods and error analysis used for approximating solutions to various problems arising in applied mathematics, engineering and physics. In particular, we will study interpolation, polynomial approximation, numerical integration and differentiation and numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.
Grading
System:
Final Grade = 0.3 * Homework Ave+ 0.4 * Two Tests
Ave +0.3 * Final
There
will be a few problem-sessions in which a team of students present homework
problems. The presentation is not graded but it is required.
Honor
Code:
By enrolling in this course, you agree to adhere to the honor code on all written work: “I pledge to support the Honor Code of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor code.”
Computing
Policy:
A student is permitted to use a hand-held calculator or any other commercially available mathematical softwares, such as Matlab, Mathematica etc on homework exercises and on tests. An accessibility to a programming language such as Fortran, C++ is a plus. A student version of Matlab can be purchased from MathWorks approximately for $100.
Attendance
and Make-up Policy:
A student who must miss class is expected to get the notes from other students. Students are expected to be present for two tests and the final exam. A make-up exam will be given only in the case of documented illness and in other exceptional circumstances for which the student must provide documentation. Although excessive absences will have a negative effect on a student’s learning and performances, absences from classes are not counted.
Important
Dates:
October 7-10 (Sat-Tue) Fall Holiday
October 24 (Tuesday) Last Day to withdraw from classes
November 22-26 (Wed-Sun) Thanksgiving Holiday
December 8 (Friday) Classes end
December 14 (Thursday) Final Exam (3:45pm-6:45pm)
Topics
Covered:
Selected topics from Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 will be covered. Supplemental materials will be handed out often.