Instructor: Jing Li
Office: 360 Mathematics and Computer Science Building
Phone: (330) 672-9111
E-mail: li@math.kent.edu
Office hours: Mon/Wed/Thur: 11am--12:40pm.
This course is mostly about numerical linear algebra. Topics include
computer arithmetic, conditioning and stability, solving linear systems
of equation, solving linear least-squares problems, eigenvalue
problems, as well as solution of nonlinear equations. Extensive computation using MATLAB will be needed in class and in homeworks.
Prerequisite
MATH 12003 with a minimum grade of C (2.0);
MATH 21001 or MATH 32051 with a minimum grade of C (2.0);
and CS 10061 or CS 13001 or both CS 13011 and CS 13012
with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Students who do not have the proper prerequisites risk being deregistered from the class.
Textbook/Requirements
NO textbook is required.
BUT students are strongly encouraged to purchase MATLAB software, which will be used extensively
in the homework, midterm and final projects.
The cost for MATLAB Student Version purchased from
Mathworks is $50. In fact, a good reference book for this course is written by Cleve Moler, a founder of Mathworks, and is available at the link
http://www.mathworks.com/moler/chapters.html.
Grading Policy
There are no in-class midterm and final exams for this course. The
final grade will be determined by your grades on the homework (40%),
mid-term project (30%), and final project (30%).
Use of Blackboard Learn
The lecture notes, homework assignments, midterm and final projects, and your grades
will be posted on Blackboard.
Assignments can be submitted through Blackboard. If possible, please assemble your files into one single pdf or word file, so I do not have to dig through to find your answers. You can also give me a hard copy in class if you prefer.