There is also time in the course for additional topics to be selected at the discretion of the instructor. Mathematics 5855 delves further into nonlinear problems, qualitative behavior, and fundamental theory. This relies significantly on the analysis first covered in Mathematics 3751 . Mathematics 5855 will reinforce important ideas from its prerequisites. Mathematics 5855 may be used to satisfy the upper division elective requirement for the Mathematics major.
Numerical analysis involves the study of numerical algorithms for solving mathematical problems.
MathematicaJ theory and the computing power of modern technology are blended in these courses. Topics in Math 3760 include solving equations, error analysis, rates of convergence, numerical differentiation and integration, and direct methods for solving systems of linear equations. It is a required course for all computer science majors. Although not required for mathematics majors, the course is highly recommended for any student having an interest in applied mathematics or computer science. Interested students may then continue with a more advanced study of numerical analysis in Math 5861.