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CMSC 455 Numerical Computations Fall 2021

Mon Wed 2:30-3:45 Performing Arts 132

Instructor had hip operation, now online

starting Monday Sept 27 2:30 online lecture and questions

https://umbc.webex.com/meet/squire

When doing homework, reread associated lecture page.

Follow schedule on syllabus

Do homeworks about when due, do project before end.

Questions, email, may have attachments

homework, quiz, and project NEW !!!

submitted on GL.

WWW access https://www.csee.umbc.edu/~squire

lectures, homework, quiz 's


Build your personal library of numerical code, in a language of your choice. It is better to acquire numerical code and adapt it to your needs, rather than developing your own. Many samples in a few languages included in links. You may do homework and project in a language of your choice. OK to convert sample code to your language.

Suggested Textbook:

Applied Numerical Analysis 7th edition

by Gerald and Wheatley

ISBN 0-321-13304-8

Publisher: Addison Wesley


Suggested Reading:

SIAM Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics publications

UMBC has a SIAM student organization

Students can join SIAM and get SIAM News and SIAM Reviews


Reference: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics

for physics, chemistry and math constants and equations

Grading Policy

 Distribution                       Course grade

 Quiz 1 + Quiz 2 15% +15%             A 90% - 100%
 Final Exam Q3   20%                  B 80% - 89.9%
 Project         20%                  C 70% - 79.9%
 Homework        30%  6 at 5%         D 60% - 69.9%
                                    


 UMBC rules apply to cheating/copying.
 You may work together and discuss homework and the projects.
 You must do your own work and not copy from anyone else!
 Copying/cheating will result in a minimum punishment of a zero on
 that assignment for everyone involved.

  You are specifically encouraged and allowed to use code from
  me, my web reference, the Internet, Sourceforge, language sites,
  tool kits. Be sure to include attributions and use only
  open source or non copyrighted code.

  You are allowed to use any programming language on any
  operating system. Examples will be provided in many languages,
  including Matlab, Python, Java, C, Fortran, Ada, and others.
  You are allowed to use Mathematica and any tool kits you may need.

Computer usage

 You need access to UMBC "GL" machines such as linux.gl.umbc.edu

 All students get an account on the UMBC gl machines.
 The projects and homework and exams turn in on paper or
 will use the "submit" mechanism.
 All students must be able to access the WWW to get assignments.
 Modem and SSH connections are available for remote use.

Jon Squire, Instructor

  EMail: squire@umbc.edu  24/7
  office hours  ITE 349  Mon, Wed 4:00-5:00

grader Dhairya Patel
  Email:  YB08412@umbc.edu
  
 Title IX harassment information
  

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Student Academic Integrity

"By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC's scholarly community in which everyone's academic work and behavior are to be held to the highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full Student Academic Policy, consult the UMBC Student Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, or the UMBC Policies section of the UMBC Directory."

As an instructor, I am considered a Responsible Employee, per UMBC's Policy on Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, and other related misconduct. As a Responsible Employee I am obligated to refer any disclosures to the UMBC Title IX Coordinator.

Last updated  9/26/2021