MATH381 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I

Course Code:2360381
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. MUHİDDİN UĞUZ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  • the concepts of convergence, stability, error, and conditioning in numerical computations

  • direct and iterative methods for solving systems of linear equations

  • numerical approaches for eigenvalue and least squares problems

  • root-finding methods for nonlinear equations


Course Content

Convergence, stability, error analysis and conditioning. Solving systems of linear equations: The LU and Cholosky factorization, pivoting, error analysis in Gaussian elimination. Matrix eigenvalue problem, power method, orthogonal factorizations and least squares problems. Solutions of nonlinear equations. Bisection, Newton`s, secant and fixed point iteration methods.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • explain convergence, stability, and conditioning in numerical algorithms

  • solve linear systems using LU, Cholesky, and iterative methods

  • analyze error behavior in Gaussian elimination and related methods

  • compute eigenvalues with the power method and solve least squares problems with orthogonal factorizations

  • apply and compare root-finding methods such as bisection, Newton, secant, and fixed-point iteration


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields.
2Can produce innovative thoughts and products.
3Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate.
4Has a comprehension of mathematical symbols, concepts together with the interactions among them and can express his/her solutions similarly.
5Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak).
6Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group.
7Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues.
8Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually.
9Is responsive to life-long learning, improving his/her skills and abilities
10Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others

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