Introduction to Numerical Analysis
A graduate level MIT OpenCourseWare course covering the core methods used to solve mathematical problems numerically rather than analytically. Topics include root finding, interpolation, approximation of functions, numerical integration, numerical solution of differential equations, and both direct and iterative methods for linear algebra problems. The course materials include lecture notes, problem sets, and exam materials from MIT's Department of Mathematics, following the standard OCW format of self-contained readings and assignments rather than recorded lectures. It suits students who already have a background in calculus and linear algebra and want to understand how computers approximate solutions to equations that cannot be solved exactly. As with all MIT OpenCourseWare offerings, the materials are free to use under a Creative Commons license, with no certificate offered.