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CSCI 534X - Numerical Linear Algebra

Crosslisted as MATH 534. Roundoff errors and computer arithmetic. Direct and iterative methods for solving linear systems; norms and condition numbers, iterative refinement. Linear least squares problems: the normal equations and QR approach for overdetermined systems. Numerical methods for eigenvalues: an introduction to the QR iteration. Extensive use of computers.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 232, MATH 240, and CSCI 230, CSCI 240, or approved equivalent; or consent of department.

Credits: 3