CSC631: Numerical Computation 6 credits (40-10-10)

Objectives

To provide training on the use of the computer technology as a powerful tool in solving scientific problems. With the help of software such as MATLAB, the course aims to balance rigour with practicality

Contents

Numerical solutions to non-linear systems of equations; numerical linear algebra; the algebraic eigenvalue problem; numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; the use of MATLAB or similar software for numerical or algebraic computations; coding numerical solutions.