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MATH 6800 - Computational Linear Algebra

Computational methods for linear systems, Gaussian elimination, conditioning and stability, pivoting strategies, special linear systems (such as positive definite, banded, or sparse), QR factorization and least squares problem. Computational methods for eigenvalue problems and singular value decompositions. Iterative methods for linear systems (such as GMRES, conjugate gradient and preconditioning).

Prerequisite or Corequisite: None, but knowledge of Numerical Computing at the level ofMATH 4800  or CSCI 4800  is recommended.

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Cross Listed: CSCI 6800 . Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CSCI 6800 .

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4


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