CS210 : Scientific Computing
Spring 2016
Lectures: MWF, 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., in Chung, Room 139.
Instructor:
Tamar Shinar
(shinar@cs.ucr.edu)
TAs:
Steve Cook (scook005@cs.ucr.edu), Wojciech Karas (wkara001@ucr.edu)
Professor Office hours: Wednesdays 10:10 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (WCH, Room 419)
TA Office hours: Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (WCH, Room 110)
Textbook: Scientific Computing, An Introductory Survey, by Michael T. Heath
Synopsis
This course provides an introduction to key concepts and methods in scientific computing, including solution of linear and non-linear systems of equations, interpolation, numerical integration, matrix computations, etc. The goal is to prepare you to use scientific computing in your area (e.g. graphics, vision, robotics, machine learning, data mining, etc.) or to continue on to further study of special topics in scientific computing.
Grading
| Percentage |
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| Homework | 50% |
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| Midterm | 25% |
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| Final | 25% |
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