Lecture Time: MWF 1:25 PM - 2:15 PM
Classroom: Vincent Hall 207
Instructor:
Duane Nykamp
Office: 202 Vincent Hall
E-mail: nykamp@math.umn.edu
Phone: 625-0338
Office hours: MW 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM, F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM or by appointment
Textbook: A Friendly Introduction to Numerical Analysis by Brian Bradie. The first semester will cover chapters 1-5.
Grading scheme:
Homework: Homework problems will be assigned most weeks. They are due one week after assignment. Several homework problems will involve Matlab programming. Homework assignments will be posted here.
Prerequisites:
Midterms: There will be two midterm examinations. The first midterm will be a lab project during October. Students will be working both theoretically and computationally on a given topic and will need to submit a term paper. The second midterm will be a written examination on Wednesday, November 19.
Final: The final examination will be on Saturday, December 13, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
Grading Standards and Student Conduct: Students are expected to be familiar with University of Minnesota policies on grading standards and student conduct, including the consequences for students who violate standards of academic honesty.