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MATH 466

Numerical Methods I

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Numerical solution of linear systems, including linear programming; iterative solutions of non-linear equations; computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix diagonalization. (CS 466 and MATH 466 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Requirements

Prerequisites

MATH 330
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 330.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Related Courses

Cross Listed With CS 466

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • implement a numerical method to solve a nonlinear equation: e.g. bisection method, Newton’s method.
  • solve linear systems using direct and iterative methods.
  • construct interpolating functions.