Course Info

CSC 431: Scientific Computing

This course presents fundamental numerical algorithms for solving problems in scientific computing and computational finance. Areas covered include: error analysis, computer arithmetic, linear algebra, optimization problems, numerical integration (solvers), ordinary differential equations (ODE). The emphasis of the course is on the design of the algorithms, and their analysis. Algorithms will be implemented using mathematical software. PREREQUISITE(S): (CSC 401 and two quarters of calculus) or instructor permission

CSC 401 and two quarters of calculus (or instructor permission) are prerequisites for this course.