MATH 3730: Introduction to Scientific Computing
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MATH 2650
Vector and matrix programming and graphing in MATLAB for scientific applications. Polynomial interpolation and approximation. Systems of linear equations and numerical linear algebra. Numerical differentiation and integration. Root-finding methods for solving nonlinear equations and optimization in one and several variables. Fast Fourier transform. Emphasis on effective use of mathematical software and understanding of its strengths and limitations.
(Typically Offered: Fall)