Dec 15, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

MATH 693A - Advanced Numerical Methods: Computational Optimization


Units: 3
Grading Method: LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  and MATH 524  and with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.

Numerical optimization: Newton, Truncated-Newton, and Quasi- Newton methods for unconstrained optimization; with applications to nonlinear least squares, orthogonal distance regression, and nonlinear equations.

Maximum Credits: 3
Typically Offered: Fall