May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

MAT 425  -  Numerical Analysis


Introduction to the theoretical foundations of numerical algorithms. Solution of linear systems by direct methods; least squares, minimax, and spline approximation; polynomial interpolation; numerical integration and differentiation; solution of nonlinear equations; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations. Error analysis. Certain algorithms are selected for programming.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: MAT 325  and MAT 335  and MAT 361  
Crosslisting: MAT 525  
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.