COM S 421: Numerical Analysis

Cross-Listing: MATH 425

Introduction to the fundamentals of numerical analysis: error analysis, approximation, interpolation, numerical integration. In the second half of the course, the above are used to build approximate solvers for ordinary and partial differential equations. Strong emphasis is placed on understanding the advantages, disadvantages, and limits of applicability for all the covered techniques. Computer programming is required to test the theoretical concepts throughout the course.

Offered: Fall only

Prerequisites: MATH 221-222, 223-224, or 192 and 294, one course numbered 300 or higher in mathematics, and COM S 100, or permission of instructor

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 4

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs421/2007fa
  • Alexander Vladimirsky
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs421/2006fa
  • Charles Van Loan
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs421/2005fa
  • Stephen Vavasis