In this course students will become familiar with some of the basic building blocks of numerical computations. Emphasis will be placed on a thorough understanding of simple algorithms, and on clear communication of results using text and graphics. To the extent possible, methods will be studied in the context of solving realistic problems. On the web page will be material relating to the homeworks, numerical examples from lectures, pointers to related material on the web, etc, and general announcements. Late homework will not be accepted.
Students are responsible for all material and announcements given in lecture.
F Understands and can apply only a few of the basic concepts. Absence from final examinations will not be excused except for sickness on the day of the examination or for other cause approved by the student's academic dean. A student whose absence is excused must take a rescheduled examination within 10 days on a date to be arranged between the student and the instructor. Final re-examinations are not permitted. Additional work of any type submitted to improve a grade after the final grade has been assigned and sent to the Office of the Registrar is never accepted.