22C:296:002 (Numerical Computing)

22C:296:002 Seminar on Computer Science:

Numerical Computing and Applications -- Fall 2004

Classes: MLH 113 or MLH B5 (computer lab)
Tu-TH 1:05 am - 2:20 pm

Professor: Dr. Suely Oliveira email: oliveira@cs.uiowa.edu
Office: MLH 101H - phone: 335-0731
Office hours: Tuesdays and Fridays (2:30-4:00), others by appointment.

Topics:

IEEE arithmetic, Rounding and Exceptions.
Cancellation, Conditioning and Stability of Algorithms
Producing Scientific Software.
Algorithms Performance.
Algorithms Efficiency in Time and Memory.

Textbook:

Numerical Computing with IEEE Floating Point Arithmetic, Michael L. Overton.
published by SIAM.

Reference Books/Links:

Numerical Linear Algebra, Trefethen, Lloyd N. published by SIAM.
What every computer scientist should know about floating point Arithmatic, D. Goldberg, ACM Computer Surveys.
Rounding errors in Algebraic Processes, J. H. Wilkinson
Scientific Software Design (parts of the book will be provided during the lectures).
Top500 List

Grades : there will be one written exam (30%) , one project (30%) and 3-5 programming assignments (40%). The written exam will be in the middle of the semester based on the parts of the book we cover until then. The project will include a short presentation in the classroom.

University Rules:

Note 1:I need to hear from anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing or other class requirements so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please see me after class or during my office hours .
Note 2:This course is given by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This means that class policies on matters such as requirements, grading, and sanctions for academic dishonesty are governed by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students wishing to add or drop this course after the official deadline must receive the approval of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Details of the University policy of cross enrollments may be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~provost/deos/crossenroll.doc
Note3: Complaints should be initiated at the faculty or department level. The Department of Computer Science Departments has offices in 14 McLean Hall.