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Introduction to Numerical Mathematics for Data Scientists, EAS 501

Course Description (from the College):  To develop the ability to formulate and solve problems using mathematics methods and tools.  To apply knowledge gained in lower level mathematics courses. To introduce concepts and methods of linear algebra.  To introduce a broad range of numerical methods. To develop the ability to identify, understand and solve algebraic equations.  To develop the ability to identify, understand and solve differential equations. To develop experience with numerical and symbolic mathematial software and their use in problem solving.

Syllabus -- in Word format
      Topics

Homework

Important Dates
Exam I  -- Thursday, March 25th exam key/study guide key
Final Exam -- Thursday, May 13th exam key/test file/.........

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

Email List

via UB Learns

Announcements:

UB Office: Zoom hours (See syllabus)
My UB voicemail:
My UB email: betsymcc@buffalo.edu
Office Hours: MW 2-4, F 10-12

Answer Keys

Homeworks to be Turned in

Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3 (test)
Homework #4
Homework #5..
Homework #6.... (images 1 2 3)
Homework #7.

MatLab/Maple/Excel Labs (old sample code)

Lab #1 -- Code
Lab #2 -- Code
Lab #3 -- Code
Lab #4 -- Code
Lab #5 -- Code -- M-Files 1 2*
Lab #6 -- Code
Lab #7 -- Code
Lab #8 -- Code

*right click on link to save files

Projects

Handouts

Matrices Overview -- key
Matrix Operations on the TI-83/84
Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors -- key
Linear Transformations -- key
Inner Products -- key
Writing Proofs
Vector Spaces & Subspaces -- key
2x2 Matrix calculator (for finding eigenvalues, in .xlsx)
3x3 Matrix calculator (for finding characteristic polynomials in .xlsx)
Coordinate Systems -- key
Markov Chains -- key
Discrete Dynamical Systems -- key
Writing the Matrix of a Linear Transformation -- key
Homogeneous Solutions and Nullspaces -- key
Systems of Linear ODEs --key
Regression Equations
Similarity Transformations
Loop Currents

Proofs

Summation Formula (by Mathematical Induction)

Links:

PDF Graph Paper
I Will Derive song
How to draw Greek
GraphCalc
Free Online Math Courses
MATLAB Tutorials
Linear Algebra Text
Mathnotes
Fall 2019