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====== Math 653/853 ====== ===== Description ===== This course introduces mathematical algorithms and methods of approximation. Topics include a wide survey of approximation methods. Methods examined include polynomial interpolation, root finding, numerical linear algebra, numerical integration, and the approximation of differential equations. Included in each case is a study of the accuracy and stability of a given technique, as well as its efficiency. In the fall of 2016 the course will also serve as an introduction to the [[http://www.julialang.org|Julia programming language]]. Prerequisites: MATH 426; MATH 445 (or CS 410 or IAM 550). Essentially, calculus and some programming. ===== Objectives ===== - To introduce students to the fundamentals of solving mathematical problems numerically on computers. - To introduce students to the Julia programming language. - To develop speaking and writing skills.
