Physics 6730 Syllabus

• Course Objectives:
  
  This course surveys standard computational algorithms used widely in modern computational science and engineering. We will frequently use prepared code for many of the algorithms we study. The emphasis of the course is on developing a hands-on, practical understanding of how the selected algorithms work, and as a consequence, understanding their applicability, limitations, and reliability.
  
  
• Computational Engineering and Science (CES) Program
  This class fulfills one of the requirements for the Computational Engineering and Science (CES) Program here at the University. Enrollment in the program is necessary to obtain CES Certificate or MS credit. If you are interested in learning more about the CES program, please visit www.ces.utah.edu or contact Coralee Bernard (coralee@cs.utah.edu, 581-3455).


• Text
  
  • No required text. See references.
    
    
• References
  
  • Press, W. H., et al. 2002, Numerical Recipes in C++ : the art of scientific computing (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press).
  • Burden, R.L. and Faires, J.D. Numerical Analysis (PWS Kent, Boston, 1993). (The most recent edition is seventh.)
    
  • Terrence J. Akai, Applied Numerical Methods for Enginneers (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York,1993)
  • Isaacson E. and Bishop Keller H., Analysis of Numerical Methods, (Dover publication Inc., NewYork, 1994)
    

• Prerequisites
  
  • PHYCS 3730 or 6720 and mathematics through complex variables.

• Lectures
  
  • Monday and Wednesday  18:00 - 19:30  --- First meetin in 102 JFB, others in 205 S Physics
    

• Help
  
  • Mail Form Monday and Wednesday 14:00 - 16:30 PM 228 INSCC
  
  
• Computer Lab
  
  • The computer lab is in 205 S Physics. It is open when the S Physics building is open: M-F 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sat-Sun 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    
    
• Homework Assignments
  
  • Homework assignment files are available on-line. Most homework is to be submitted electronically. Instructions will be given.
    
    
• In-class Exercises
  
  • The purpose of these exercises is to provide a quick check of the student's understanding of the lecture material. They count for a small portion of the course grade.
    
    
• Announcements
  
  • Important announcements will be posted on the course web page and sent to students via e-mail. Students are responsible for checking for these announcements on a regular basis.
    
    
• Grading Scheme
  
  • The course grade is based on homework, in-class exercises, a midterm, and a final exam. The greatest emphasis is placed on homework. Grading formula: Midterm 20%, Final 20%, homework 40%, exercises 20%. The homework grade or the Midterm+Final grade could be replaced by a grade on a personal project involving numerical computation. The project should be submitted to Stephan before February 14th and agreed on before the midterm.
    
    
• Honor System and Collaboration Policy
  
  • Collaboration on tests is not permitted. Collaboration on homework and project assignments is encouraged, provided the collaboration involves roughly the same amount of give and take. However, students may submit only their own work for grading and this work must be written solo, without copying from any other sources. Students are on their honor to adhere to this policy.
    
    
• ADA Compliance
  
  • The University of Utah Physics Department seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in this class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor and to the Center for Disability Services, http://disability.utah.edu/ 162 Olpin Union Bldg, 581-5020 (V/TDD) to make arrangements for accommodations.

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