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MATH 443 — NUMERICAL METHODS

5 credits CIM Verified
3
Objectives
30
Matches
0
Reviewed
12
Occupations
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Top occupation matches for this course
76.5% Mathematicians 6t
46.2% Operations Research Analysts 5t
41.1% Financial Quantitative Analysts 4t
36.2% Quality Control Analysts 2t
33.6% Physicists 2t

Learning Objectives & Matches

LO2 CIM

1. Compare the error from a numerical calculus approximation to the corresponding error estimate;

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Mathematicians 3.9/5
47% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologis 4.6/5
46% ok

Calculate corrections for refractive errors.

Statisticians 3.4/5
41% ok

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.

Computer Programmers 4.4/5
40% ok

Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
34% ok

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.

Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4.3/5
33% ok

Calculate, review, and correct errors on interest, principal, payment, and closing costs, using computers or calculators.

Physicists 4.0/5
33% ok

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers 4.4/5
32% ok

Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool 3.9/5
32% ok

Program computer numerical control machines.

Machinists 4.3/5
31% ok

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

LO3 CIM

2. Implement a numerical approximation to a solution of an initial value problem;

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Mathematicians 3.9/5
43% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
38% ok

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.

Computer Programmers 4.4/5
36% ok

Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool 3.9/5
35% ok

Program computer numerical control machines.

Mathematicians 3.2/5
32% ok

Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologis 4.6/5
32% ok

Calculate corrections for refractive errors.

Bioinformatics Scientists 4.2/5
31% ok

Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.

Machinists 4.3/5
31% ok

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Gas Plant Operators 4.3/5
31% ok

Collaborate with other operators to solve unit problems.

Plating Machine Setters, Opera 4.4/5
30% ok

Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.

LO4 CIM

3. Employ and analyze a prescribed method to find a root of a nonlinear equation (with knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the approach);

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Financial Quantitative Analyst 3.5/5
41% ok

Devise or apply independent models or tools to help verify results of analytical systems.

Mathematicians 3.7/5
40% ok

Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.

Automotive Engineers 4.2/5
40% ok

Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.

Data Scientists
38% ok

Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

Logistics Analysts 4.1/5
37% ok

Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.

Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
37% ok

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.

Mathematicians 3.9/5
37% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

Plating Machine Setters, Opera 4.4/5
37% ok

Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.

Operations Research Analysts 3.7/5
37% ok

Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.

Management Analysts 4.5/5
37% ok

Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Source: Course learning outcomes from EWU's official Course Inventory Management (CIM) system. O*NET task matches are computed by comparing each learning outcome statement against every O*NET task statement using sentence-embedding similarity; faculty review confirms which matches count as preparation evidence.