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MATH 3806 [0.5 credit] Scientific Computing I (Honours)


Introduction to computer arithmetic. Computational methods for polynomial interpolation, integration, nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and linear system solvers. Focus on implementation in an efficient complied language and standard numerical libraries.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for MATH 3800.
Prerequisite(s): i) (MATH 2001 and MATH 2002) or MATH 2004 or MATH 2008; and ii) MATH 1152 with a grade of C- or higher, or (MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 with a grade of B or higher and permission of the instructor); and iii) MATH 2454 or MATH 2404 or MATH 1005; and iv) COMP 1405 or COMP 1005 or STAT 1500; or permission of the school.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

Mathematics and Statistics

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MATH 2001 requires C+ in (MATH 1002 (no longer offered) or  MATH 2052 ) , or B+ in ( MATH 2007 or MATH 1005 ), and C+ in (MATH 1102 (no longer offered) or MATH 2152 ), or B+ in ( MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 ).   MATH 2002  requires C+ in MATH 2001 . MATH 2100 requires C+ in (MATH 1102 (no longer offered) or MATH 2152 ), or B+ in MATH 2107 . MATH 2454 requires C+ in (MATH 1002 (no longer offered) or  MATH 2052 or MATH 2007 or MATH 1005 ), and C+ in (MATH 1102 (no longer offered)  or  MATH 2152  or  MATH 2107 ). STAT 2655 requires C+ in (MATH 1002 (no longer offered) or MATH 2052  or MATH 2007 or MATH 1005 ), and C+ in (MATH 1102 (no longer offered) or MATH 2152  or  MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 ). MATH 2007 requires MATH 1004 or C- in ( MATH 1007 or MATH 1009 ). MATH 2107 requires MATH 1104 or C- in MATH 1107