An introduction to numerical methods: floating-point number representation, errors and role of stability in numerical calculations; direct and iterative solutions of linear systems of equations; methods for solving non-linear equations; interpolation; least-squares approximation of functions; numerical integration; and numerical solution of initial value problems for ordinary differential equations.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Mathematics 340 or Computing Science 340

Prerequisites: Mathematics 115 [C- minimum grade required] and Mathematics 120 [C- minimum grade required] and (Mathematics (12) or Computing Science (6) or Information Technology (6) ) and 2nd year standing required
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