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Math 273B (Scientific Computation)
Course Topics: Computational MathematicsInstructor: Prof. Michael Holst (5739 AP&M, mholst@math.ucsd.edu) Term: Winter 2006 Lecture: 1:00p-1:50p MWF, APM 5829 Textbook(s): D. Braess, Finite Elements: Theory, fast solvers, and applications in solid mechanics, 2nd edition, 2001. Class webpage: http://ccom.ucsd.edu/~mholst/teaching/ucsd/273b_w06 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: 273A-B-C. Scientific Computation (4-4-4) Continuum mechanics models of physical and biological systems, finite element methods and approximation theory, complexity of iterative methods for linear and nonlinear equations, continuation methods, adaptive methods, parallel computing, and scientific visualization. Project-oriented; theoretical and software development projects designed around problems of current interest in science and engineering. Prerequisite: experience with Matlab and C, some background in numerical analysis, or consent of instructor. (F,W,S) GRADES, EXAMS, DATES: Your grade in the course is based on your project and your 20-minute project presentation during the time of the final.
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