62-369 Numerical Analysis for Computer Scientists
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. Abida Mansoora
Office: Room 9-110 LambtonTower
E-mail:
Extension: 3026
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00
Classes: Monday and Wednesday 16:00–17:20 (BB 113)
Textbook:Numerical Methods Using Matlab, 4th Edition, by J.H. Mathews and K.D. Fink.
Course contents:Introductory course in the application of numerical methods using computer oriented algorithms such as finding roots, solving systems of equations, differentiation, integration and optimization. (Restricted to students in Computer Science.)
The following sections from Chapter 1- 8 and 11 of the textbook will be discussed according to the syllabus.
2.1-2.4, 3.3-3.7, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.3, 6.1,6.2,7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 8.1,11.1, and11.2
Some adjustments might have to be made as the course progresses
Course website:Available at (login with your UWin ID and password).
Prerequisites: 60-141, 62-120, and 62-141
Grade determination:
Assignments: There will be 5 assignments biweekly. Tentative dates for submission of assignments are Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, and Nov. 21 10 %
Test 1 (in class):Wednesday, October17 (16:00 – 17:20) 20 %
Test 2 (in class):Wednesday, November 14 (16:00 – 17:20) 20 %
Final Exam: Friday, December14 (15:30 – 18:30) (location TBA) 50 %
Remarks: Only non-programmable, non-graphic calculators are allowed intests and final exam. There will be no makeup tests. If a test is missed for a legitimate reason, with valid written proof, its value will be added to the value of the final examination.If the final is missed with a legitimate reason, the student should contact the Registrar’s Office for a request to write make up exam.There are no supplemental exams privileges in this course.
You should provide the Student Medical Certificate if you miss a test, or the final exam due to illness. The form is available on the course website.
The following table gives the letter grades corresponding to the scores.
Score / Letter / Score / Letter / Score / Letter / Score / Letter / Score / Letter93-100 / A+ / 77-79.9 / B+ / 67-69.9 / C+ / 57-59.9 / D+ / 35-49.9 / F
86-92.9 / A / 73-76.9 / B / 63-66.9 / C / 53-56.9 / D / 0-34.9 / F-
80-85.9 / A- / 70-72.9 / B- / 60-62.9 / C- / 50-52.9 / D- / /
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Important Dates:
1. Last day to add/drop the course is September 19 (Wednesday).
2. Last day for voluntary withdrawal is November 7 (Wednesday).
3. Thanksgiving Holiday, October 8 (Monday) No classes.
4. Course evaluation will be conducted during the last two weeks of classes.
5. Last day of classes is December 3 (Monday).
WRITING THREE OR MORE EXAMS ON THE SAME DAY
A student scheduled to write three invigilated final examinations in one calendar day may apply to have one examination rescheduled on an alternate examination day. The Vice-Provost, Student and Registrar shall make the determination of which examination should be rescheduled and the date of the alternate examination (may be the last possible day of the examination period). Please download the appropriate form from submit to the Office of the Registrar.
EXAM CONFLICTS DUE TO OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS.
Students who are unable to write a final examination(s) during the regularly scheduled time slot because of a conflict with religious conviction must apply for the alternative examination(s) in the course(s) involved by the end of the normal add/drop period for the particular session. The Registrar's Office will schedule the alternative examination(s) for those students in another slot(s) within the regular examination period. Please download the appropriate form from submit to the Office of the Registrar.
Note: These applications must be submitted by the end of the fourth week of classes.