AMSC 460 / CMSC 460 Computational Methods Section 0101
Information for Fall 2007
Dianne P. O'Leary
December 11:
Extra office hours on December 11: After class, until 1pm, and
3--4pm.
oleary@cs.umd.edu
When and Where:
TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (CSI 1121)
Office Hours:
Monday 1:15-3:15pm, Thursday 8-9am,
and by appointment,
in AVW 3271.
Email welcome anytime.
My other course meets TTh 9:30 - 10:45.
Interesting
internship opportunity for Summer, 2008
Textbook:
Introduction to Scientific Computing, 2nd edition (newest) by
Charles F. van Loan, Prentice Hall.
Prerequisite:
Programming, advanced calculus, linear algebra.
Topics:
Basic computational methods
for solving problems which arise frequently in the physical,
engineering, and natural sciences. Emphasis on problem
solving methods and their computational aspects.
Course Outline
Final Exam:
Thursday, December 13, 8-10am
Teaching Assistant: Sima Taheri
Office hours: Room AVW 1112.
Starting October 6, the schedule will be
Wednesday 11-1; Friday 10-12.
Email: sima.taheri@gmail.com
Basic Information:
Course notes:
If notes are reposted, then changes are indicated in green type.
In Class Exercises:
The purpose is to give you extra time practicing with the techniques
we discuss. You will receive 3-5 points for making an honest effort
to complete the challenge. Perfection is not necessary.
For the first two exercises (while we
get comfortable with the machines), I'll give you the option of
continuing to work on them until the following Monday.
Homework:
Quizzes and Exam: (tentative schedule)
Sample Quizzes and Exams: