Math 513 - Numerical Linear Algebra
- Prerequisites: Math 340 or equivalent, Comp Sci 302 or equivalent.
- Frequency: Fall (I).
- Student Body: Computer Science, applied math majors and math majors with emphasis in Comp. Sci. Graduate students in related areas.
- Credits: 3. (N-A)
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- Course Coordinator: This course is usually offered by the Computer Science department
- Background and Goals: This course is taught by the Computer Science department and it is meant to give undergraduates an introduction to numerical methods in linear algebra.
- Alternatives: N/A
- Subsequent Courses: Math 514
Content coverage:
- Direct and iterative solution of linear and nonlinear systems and of eigenproblems
- LU and symmetric LU factorization
- Complexity, stability, and conditioning
- Nonlinear systems
- Iterative methods for linear systems
- Qr-factorization and least squares
- Eigenproblems: local and global methods
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