Math 62264: Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Systems and Optimization Problems
TIME/PLACE: TTh 11:00am-12:15pm, 276 MSB
TEXT: Numerical Methods for Unconstrained Optimization and Nonlinear Equations, Dennis & Schnabel, SIAM, 1996
INSTRUCTOR:
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Background: 1-D probs, calculus/analysis, linear algebra, Ch 1-4 (quickly)
- Newton methods: Ch 5-7
- Quasi-Newton methods: Ch 8-9 (brief)
- Nonlinear Least Squares: Ch 10 (brief)
- Conjugate-Gradient methods: supplemental
- Large-Sparse problems: supplemental
CLASS OPERATION:
- Homework
will be assigned regularly and collected at the end of each chapter (or
major section); it will be graded and returned; answer keys will be
provided.
- 2 (Matlab) numerical experiments during the semester, plus a final numerical project.
EXAMS:
- Mid-Term Exam: in class,
closed book, closed notes.
- Final Project: individual or small groups, meet/report during regularly scheduled Final Exam period (Tues, May 1, 12:45pm-3:00pm).
GRADES: Mid-Term, Final Project, Homework, Numerical Experiments (25% each).
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: The
official registration deadline for this course is Jan 22,
2012 (end of 2nd week). University policy requires all students to be officially
registered in each class they are attending. Students who are not
officially registered for a course by published deadlines should not be
attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the
course. Each student must confirm enrollment by checking his/her
class schedule (using Student Tools in FlashFast) prior to the deadline
indicated. Registration errors must be corrected prior to the
deadline.
The last day to withdraw is Mar 18, 2012 (end of 10th week).
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY POLICY: University
policy 3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided
reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course
content. If you have a documented disability and require
accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the
semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom
adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility
for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391
or visit www.kent.edu/sas for
more information on registration procedures).
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
REGARDING STUDENT CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: University
policy 3-01.8 deals with the problem of academic dishonesty,
cheating, and plagiarism. None of these will be tolerated in this
class. The sanctions provided in this policy will be used to deal
with any violations. If you have any questions, please read the
policy at www.kent.edu/policyreg/chap3/ 3-01.8 and/or ask.
PRE-REQUISITES: calculus (52041 or equiv), linear algebra (51021 or equiv), basic numerical methods (52202 or equiv).
Chuck Gartland
January, 2012