MATH 472: Introduction to Computational Mathematics

Course Description

This course is an introduction to computational mathematics, a branch of mathematics that focuses on methods and procedures used to solve mathematical problems using computers. Topics include floating point representation, round-off error, root finding techniques, interpolation, numerical integration, methods for solving linear systems of equations, minimizing functions, optimization techniques, and methods for solving ordinary differential equations numerically.
A minimum grade of C- is required in the prerequisite. Students cannot receive credit for bothMATH 472andMATH 572. (F).