MATH212
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
Also listed under 3 other titles
- COURSE CANCELLED
- NUMERICAL ANALYSIS LAB
- NUMERICAL ANALYSIS DISC
- Department
- Mathematics
- Terms offered
- 9
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Introduces concepts and techniques of scientific computing to students in mathematics, computer science and the sciences. Teaches how to set up reasonable computational algorithms and use the algorithms to work on actual projects. Topics include approximation theory, error analysis, numerical differentiation and integration, and solution of ordinary differential equations and linear systems. Fulfills a 200-level math major requirement and counts for Computer Science Major. Formerly CSCI 212.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
1997 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2030 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2029 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2028 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2027 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM BP326 2026
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM BP220 20092005
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM BP316 2007
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Sackler Science Center N104 2003-11999-1
- Fri, 1:00 PM–2:15 PM Carlson Hall CH120 2003-2
- Tue, Thu, 11:50 AM–1:05 PM Carlson Hall CH121 2001-1
- Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM Carlson Hall CH121 1999-2
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Carlson Hall CH121 1997
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Aghil Alaee Khangha | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 16 enrolled | 34746 |
| Fall 2021 | Aghil Alaee Khangha | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 25 enrolled | 28568 |
| Spring 2009 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 25 enrolled | 36750 |
| Spring 2007 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 25 enrolled | 35287 |
| Spring 2005 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 32316 |
| Spring 2003 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 25 enrolled | 37480 |
| Spring 2001 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 25 enrolled | 35313 |
| Spring 1999 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 35 enrolled | 33665 |
| Spring 1997 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 25 enrolled | 31795 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2005 | Unlisted | Lab | - | 0 of 0 enrolled | 32629 |
| Spring 2003 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Lab | - | 12 of 25 enrolled | 37481 |
| Spring 2001 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 12 of 25 enrolled | 35314 |
| Spring 1999 | Natalia C. Sternberg | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 12 of 35 enrolled | 33671 |