Course Description
A rigorous introduction to the field of computational mathematics. The focus is on the interplay between continuous models and their solution via discrete processes. Topics include: pitfalls in computation, solution of linear systems, interpolation, discrete Fourier transforms and numerical integration. Applications are used as motivation.
Cross-listed with CS 371
Pre-requisites
(One of CS 116, CS 134, CS 136, CS 138, CS 145), MATH 235 or MATH 245, MATH 237 or MATH 247; Not open to General Mathematics students.
Leads on to
AMATH 342, AMATH 442, CM 340, CM 352, CM 452, CM 473, CM 476, CS 473, CS 476