MATH 304 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Section 31, Fall 2007
Sci 201, 5:40-6:55pm Mon & Wed
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Z. Zeng Office: Sci 204H
phone ext. 5763 email: zzeng@neiu.edu
OFFICE HOURS Mon & Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm, Tue: 11:00am -12:00noon,
and by appointment
TEXT Numerical Methods, by Dahlquist and Bjorck
Web site http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng
Course Solutions of equations, interpolation, numerical integration, and
Description methods of solving linear systems
Cource Students will
Objectives 1. understand the basic numerical algorithms and their underlying principles
2. obtain the ability to apply those algorithms to solve problems
3. understand the limitation of numerical algorithms and how to assess results
4. obtain the ability to implement basic numerical algorithms using a
programming language
5. communicate (verbally and in writing) the mathematical
ideas of numerical analysis
HOMEWORK Homework will be assigned weekly.
Generally, each assignment is due at the beginning of next
Monday's class, unless announced otherwise. Late work will not
be accepted. Each assignment will be graded on a 10-point basis.
Two worst scores will be droped.
ATTENDANCE Attending class is very important in this course. There are
many in-class projects and practice. Some subjects will not
be found in the textbook. Your attendance may be used in
borderline cases in determining your grade. If you are absent
or late for class, it would be your responsibility to get the
notes and any other information from other students.
MIDTERM Exam 1: Oct. 22
EXAM FINAL EXAM 6:00-7:50 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 12
GRADES will be determined based on
Homework 200 points
Midterm Exams 100 points Final Exam 200 points
Total 500 points
Scale:
450: A 400: B
325: C 275: D
SOFTWARE Maple is available on network. Student
edition can be purchased online from www.maplesoft.com
PROGRAMS Selected Maple programs will be posted on the web site
Last day Friday, Nov. 9 is the last day to drop this course
to drop