MATH 4250 — Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations
General Information
Introduction to the fundamentals of numerical analysis: error analysis, approximation, interpolation, and numerical integration. In the second half of the course, we use these to build approximate solvers for ordinary and partial differential equations. Strong emphasis is placed on understanding the advantages, disadvantages, and limits of applicability for all the covered techniques. Computer programming is used to test the theoretical concepts throughout the course. Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs and have knowledge of programming. MATH 4250/CS 4210 and MATH 4260/CS 4220 can be taken independently from each other and in either order.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or MATH 2230-MATH 2240 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2940 or equivalent; a 3000 level or above MATH course.
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Alexander Vladimirsky | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.