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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

MATH 663 - Vector and Parallel Computations in Numerical Linear Algebra

Basic concepts of parallel and vector computations. Development of machine-independent algorithms for vector and parallel computations of basic linear algebra problems. Vector and parallel algorithms for linear systems, least squares and eigenvalue problems, and aspects of their implementations on both distributed and shared-memory computers. Emphasis on use of portable software packages such as LAPACK. Applications to engineering as time permits.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 434 or MATH 534, and good knowledge of the UNIX operating system, or consent of department.

Credits: 3