CPSC 302: Numerical Computation for Algebraic Problems

Many important physical, industrial, and economic questions can be described as mathematical problems. However, typically they cannot be solved analytically. Therefore, numerical methods are needed to find an approximate solution obtained by a series of calculations on a computer. In this course, we will look at a variety of mathematical problems, learn how to choose good numerical methods for solving them, and how to analyze the error. The main focus will be on linear systems of equations. We will also study nonlinear equations in one variable, linear least squares problems, and small to moderate-sized eigenvalue problems.