Homework I

Due Date: Friday, March 18, 2011 extended to March 21

1. Read the following book chapter  (to download click here or  http://press.princeton.edu/chapters/gowers/gowers_IV_21.pdf) and write a paragraph (~maximum 200 words) about what you understand numerical analysis is.

Due Date: Monday, March 21, 2011 

- Problem 1:Solve the set of equations ([a] [x] = [y]) given by the augmented matrix

A=[1 1 1 10; -2 -3 1 -7; 3 0 -1 4]

for x using the elimination method such that an upper or lower triangular matrix is obtained using any of the diagonals. Show all calculations step by step. Compare your results with those of the regular Gauss elimination method.

- Selected Problems from textbook (Fausett):

Solve these problems by hand on paper: P3.7, P3.15, P3.17

Solve C3.1 and A3.1 using Matlab functions and print your work

Due Date: Monday, March 28, 2011

Homework problem is posted on the course slides (Application of elimination methods, inverse of a matrix and Cramer's rule)

Due Date: Friday, April 8, 2011

Homework problem is posted on the course slides. This is a project for two students.

The problem will be solved by writing a code in Matlab.

The m-file must be sent to erhansnk@hacettepe.edu.tr

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Homework V

Due Date: Friday, May 6, 2011

P8.14, A8.2, A8.5

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Midterm I

Monday April 18, 2011 14:00-16:00  D6

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