MATH 423: Intermediate Numerical Analysis

Spring 2015 -- MATH 423: Intermediate Numerical Analysis

Instructor: Dr. Wen-Qing Xu

Office: FO3-203
Phone: 562-985-1823
Email: wxu @ csulb.edu
Web: www.csulb.edu/~wxu

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 2:00-3:15PM, LA5-357.

Office hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:30-2:00PM, 3:15-3:45PM and by appointment.

Textbooks:
Numerical Analysis, 9th Edition, R. Burden and J. Faires, Brooks/Cole, 2010.

Prerequisite: Math 247 and Math 323.

Goal:

As the second undergraduate course on numerical analysis, this course covers numerical solutions of systems of equations, calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, approximation of functions, solution of partial differential equations, and computer implementation of these methods.

Grading Policy:

Homework/Quizzes: 25%
Exam 1: 25%
Exam 2: 25%
Final Exam: 25%

Remarks:

Class attendance is expected and will be checked from time to time. If you have to miss a class for a valid reason, notify me in advance.
There will be approximately 5 announced quizzes given during the semester. No make-up quizzes will be given, but the one with the lowest score may be dropped.
Homework problems/projects will be assigned and collected approximately once every two weeks and will be posted on my web page. No late homework/project will be accepted.
There will be two midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. There will be no make-up exams except in extremely unusual circumstances.
Any office hour may be canceled due to illness or necessary appointments, students should therefore not depend upon a faculty member being in his/her office for a particular office hour. Students should secure any necessary signatures or other such requirements well in advance of any deadline.
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.
Please refer to the university policy and deadlines for withdrawals. It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from the course. The instructor has no obligation to withdraw students who do not attend classes, and may choose not to do so.
Request for special need for accommodation of a University verified disability should be submitted within the first two weeks with all necessary documentation.