MATH 4550 - Scientific Computation

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Advanced numerical linear algebra, optimization, nonlinear systems, topics from approximation theory, quadrature, numerical solutions of differential equations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of efficiency and stability of algorithms in numerical linear algebra. 2. Understand the importance of matrix factorizations, and know how to construct some key factorizations using elementary transformations. 3. Solve linear systems, least squares problems, and the eigenvalue problems. 4. Appreciate the issues involved in the choice of algorithm for particular problems (sparsity, structure, etc.). 5. Appreciate the basic concepts involved in the efficient implementation of algorithms in a high-level language. Prerequisites: MATH 3500 (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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