MATH 170AIntroduction to Numerical Analysis: Linear Algebra
This course covers analysis of numerical methods for linear algebraic systems and least squares problems. Topics include orthogonalization methods. Ill conditioned problems. Eigenvalue and singular value computations. Knowledge of programming recommended.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 18 or MATH 31AH, and MATH 20C or MATH 31BH and CSE 20 or MATH 15A or MATH 31CH or MATH 109. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisites may enroll with consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Required in (2)
- Mathematics—Applied Science (B.S.)
- Mathematics—Secondary Education (B.A.)
One of the options in (1)
- Artificial Intelligence
Courses that list MATH 170A as a prerequisite (1)
- MATH 170B Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Approximation and Nonlinear Equations