Math 407 – Syllabus

Course: Math 407 (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog/courses/math-407-numerical-analysis-3/)

Title: Numerical Analysis

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: 243 or 253A, and 307 or 311, and one semester programming; or consent.

Catalog Description: Numerical solution of equations, interpolation, least-squares approximation, quadrature, eigenvalue problems, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.

Textbook: Numerical Analysis, 3rd edition, by Timothy Sauer.

Subject Material: We will cover chapters 1-7 of the textbook.

Instructor: Evan Gawlik

• See here for office hours and contact information.

Format: This course will be online for the first two three weeks, and in person thereafter. Zoom links for weeks 1-2 will be posted on Laulima.

Homework: Homeworks will be due at the beginning of class on the dates specified on the homework page.

• Late homework will not be accepted.

• It is allowed and even encouraged to discuss homework problems with your classmates, but your final write up of your homework solutions must be your own work.

• Some of the homework problems will require programming in Matlab. See the Matlab page for instructions on how to install and use Matlab.

Exams: There will be one midterm exam and one final exam. See the course calendar for the specific dates.

• It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not have a schedule conflict involving the final exam. You should not enroll in this class if you cannot sit for the final exam at its scheduled time.

• There are no make-up exams, except for documented medical emergencies.

• No calculators will be allowed during the exams.

Grading: Your score in the course will be calculated as follows:

• 35% Homework, 25% Midterm, 40% Final Exam

Academic integrity: All students are expected to abide by the university's Conduct Code. Academic sanctions for dishonesty may include receiving an F in the assignment or receiving an F in the class. There may be additional administrative sanctions. Click here for more information.

Kokua: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability is invited to contact me privately. I would be happy to work with you, and the KOKUA Program (Office for Students with Disabilities) to ensure reasonable accommodations in my course. KOKUA can be reached at (808) 956-7511 or (808) 956-7612 (voice/text) in room 013 of the Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services.