Math 323 Introduction to Numerical Analysis - Fall 2007

 Instructor:  Prof. Eun Heui Kim       

 Office: FO3-212                Office Phone: 562-985-5338        
 E-mail: ekim4@csulb.edu        Course Web Page: http://www.csulb.edu/~ekim4

  • Class Meeting: TuTh 2 -3:15PM, LA5-169; Activity: Wed 1-2:50PM, 3-4:50PM, LA5-349
  • Office Hours:   TuTh 1:30-2PM, 3:15-4PM, 5:15-6PM, Wed 5-6PM or by appointment.
  • Text: Numerical Analysis, 8th Ed. by Burden and Faires. Chapters1-6.
  • Prerequisites: MATH 222 or 224 and a course in computer programming. 
  • Course objectives:  To understand and implement numerical solution of nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, and ordinary differential equations, interpolating polynomials, numerical differentiation, and numerical integration.
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  • Grading:
  • Worksheets and Quizzes: 20%
  • Exam1:                                25%
  • Exam2:                                25%
  • Final Exam:                         30%
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    • Remarks:
  • You may use a very simple non-programmable calculator during exams.
  • All exams will be based on the material discussed in class and your homework.
  • No make-up exams will be given. However for verified emergencies, arrangements will be made.
  • One lowest score of your quiz and worksheet will be dropped. No make-up quizzes. No late worksheet will be accepted.
  • Class attendance is expected but will not be checked.
  • Any office hour may be canceled due to illness or necessary appointments, and students should not therefore depend on the faculty being in his office for a particular office hour. Students thus should secure any necessay signatures or other requirments well in advance of any deadline.
  • Please refer to the university policy and deadlines for withdrawals. It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from classes.  Instructors have no obligation to withdraw students who do not attend courses, and may choose not to do so. 
  • If you received permission to register for a closed class section, only you can enroll for the course. It is the student's responsibility to complete the registration process before the dates indicated in the Schedule of Classes.
  • Request for special need for accommodation of a University verified disability should be submitted within the first two weeks with all necessary documentation.
  • There maybe some minor changes in this syllabus during the semester.
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