CSCI:352:S1         Numerical Analysis            Spring, 2013
                                                           2nd 7 weeks
                                  Syllabus
 


         Instructor:   Kenneth Brakke

         Office:       308 Fisher Hall

         Office phone: 4466

         Office hours: 3:00 - 4:00 MWF, 9:00 - 11:00 TTh officially.
               I am usually in my office 8:30 to 5:00 except for lunch 
               and my other classes (8:45-9:50 MWF and 11:15-12:20 MWF).
               You can also make an appointment.

         Text: None.  There will be handouts and internet readings.

         Software: Mostly we will be using Excel spreadsheets.
               We will sometimes use the mathematics program MatLab,
               which is available to all on the campus network.

         Course goals: This is a continuation of Numerical Computing,
               but including topics in sophomore-level mathematics
               and with more emphasis on theoretical results.  Some
               topics will be revisited in more depth, and we will
               do numerical linear algebra( matrix computations,
               determinants, solving linear systems, eigenvalues,
               eigenvectors), multi-variable interpolation,
               multivariable root-finding and maximum and minimum,
               multivariable numerical integration, and differential 
               equations.

         Grading:    Homework       100 points
                     Midterm        100 points 
                     Final exam     150 points comprehensive
                                    ----------
                     Total          350 points

         The exact correspondence between points and letter grades
         will be determined at the end of the semester.  It is usually
         close to the traditional 90-80-70-60 cutoffs, but I reserve 
         the right to modify it.

         Homework is due daily at the start of class, and will be graded.
         Late homework will get half credit, unless previous arrangements
         have been made (i.e. tell me when you are going to miss class
         for some excellent reason, or email me when you are too sick to
         come to class).

         When submitting assignments by email,
           1. The subject line should clearly state the assignment number.
           2. Each assignment must be a separate email.
         If you are emailing me about a question, the subject line should
         say that you have a question, so that I will read it immediately
         and not just stick it in a folder for later grading.

         Roll will not be taken, but frequent absences will be noticed.
         You are still subject to the attendence policy in the Student
         Handbook.

         Policy on cheating: Don't.  Studying together to understand the
         material is fine, but the work you hand in is to be your own.
         See the Student Handbook statement on academic honesty.