Carleton University · MATH 3806

Scientific Computing I (Honours)

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to computer arithmetic. Computational methods for polynomial interpolation, integration, nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and linear system solvers. Focus on implementation in an efficient complied language and standard numerical libraries.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): i) ( MATH 2001 and MATH 2002 ) or MATH 2004 or MATH 2008 ; and ii) MATH 1152 with a grade of C- or higher, or ( MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 with a grade of B or higher and permission of the instructor); and iii) MATH 2454 or MATH 2404 or MATH 1005 ; and iv) COMP 1405 or COMP 1005 or STAT 1500 ; or permission of the school.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 3800 .
  • Prerequisite(s): i) ( MATH 2001 and MATH 2002 ) or MATH 2004 or MATH 2008 ; and ii) MATH 1152 with a grade of C- or higher, or ( MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 with a grade of B or higher and permission of the instructor); and iii) MATH 2454 or MATH 2404 or MATH 1005 ; and iv) COMP 1405 or COMP 1005 or STAT 1500 ; or permission of the school.
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.
Reference text in its original language

Introduction to computer arithmetic. Computational methods for polynomial interpolation, integration, nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and linear system solvers. Focus on implementation in an efficient complied language and standard numerical libraries.

  • Prerequisite(s): i) ( MATH 2001 and MATH 2002 ) or MATH 2004 or MATH 2008 ; and ii) MATH 1152 with a grade of C- or higher, or ( MATH 1107 or MATH 1104 with a grade of B or higher and permission of the instructor); and iii) MATH 2454 or MATH 2404 or MATH 1005 ; and iv) COMP 1405 or COMP 1005 or STAT 1500 ; or permission of the school.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 3800 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

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