CMSC460 - Computational Methods

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Course Information
Basic computational methods for interpolation, least squares, approximation, numerical quadrature, numerical solution of polynomial and transcendental equations, systems of linear equations and initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on methods and their computational properties rather than their analytic aspects. Intended primarily for students in the physical and engineering sciences.

Daisy Dahiya | 0101[edit]

Day & Time Location
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM MTH 1308

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Spring 2016.

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Tobias Von Petersdforff | 0201[edit]

Day & Time Location MWF 1:00PM - 1:50PM MTH 0303

Course Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite: MATH240 and MATH241; and (CMSC106 or CMSC131); and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department. Or must be in the (Computer Science (Doctoral), Computer Science (Master's)) program. Also offered as: AMSC460. Credit only granted for: AMSC460, AMSC466, CMSC460, or CMSC466.

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Doron Levy | 0301[edit]

Day & Time Location
TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM MTH B0427

Course Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite: MATH240 and MATH241; and (CMSC106 or CMSC131); and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department. Or must be in the (Computer Science (Doctoral), Computer Science (Master's)) program. Also offered as: AMSC460. Credit only granted for: AMSC460, AMSC466, CMSC460, or CMSC466.

Class Webpage
Spring 2016.

Hours Per Week
Depends on the level of preparation

Languages Used
MatLab

Recommended Prior Experience
Courses in calculus, linear algebra, ODEs (Which is not an official prerequisite)


Projects, Exams, or other Assessments
Typically I assign weekly homework, 2 midterm exams, and one final exam.


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