21-369 Numerical Methods

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides an introduction to the use of computers to solve scientific problems. Methods for the computational solution of linear algebra systems, nonlinear equations, the interpolation and approximation of functions, differentiation and integration, and ordinary differential equations. Analysis of roundoff and discretization errors and programming techniques. 21-268 or 21-269 are recommended prerequisites, rather than 21-259. (Three 50 minute lectures, one 50 minute recitation)

Prerequisites: (15-110 or 15-112 or 02-120) and (21-268 or 21-259 or 21-269) and (21-241 or 21-242 or 33-232 or 21-240) and (21-630 or 21-261 or 21-260 or 33-231)

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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