MA3201 - Numerical Methods

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Mathematics & Statistics (pre 2009)

Numerical linear algebra: LU, QR, SVD factorisations, eigenvalue computations, least squares; numerical partial differential equations: finite differences, stability analysis, iterative solutions for elliptic equations.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of more advanced numerical techniques, with application to mathematical problems from various disciplines.

Prerequisites:

MA2000 and MA2201

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Dr Shaun Belward.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (10% - 20%); assignments (30% - 40%).

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