This course studies basic methods for the numerical solution of partial differential equations. Emphasis is placed on regarding the discretized equations as discrete models of the system being studied. Basic discretization methods on structured and unstructured grids. Boundary conditions. Implicit/explicit timestepping. Stability, consistency and convergence. Non-conservative versus conservative systems. Nonlinearities. [Offered: F] Prereq: (AMATH 242/341/CM 271/CS 371 or CS 370) and (AMATH 350 or 351 or AMATH 342/CM 352); Not open to General Mathematics students
