Homework Assignment No. 3
February 28, 2001
Due on March 7, 2001
PGE310 (Unique No. 17135)
Spring Semester 2001
Formulation and Solution of Geosystems Engineering Problems
Instructor: Carlos Torres-Verdín
FINDING THE ZEROS OF A NONLINEAR FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION:
The objective of this homework assignment is to test, reinforce, and exercise
both analytical techniques and programming concepts used in class to describe
practical ways in which one can find the zeros of a single-valued real nonlinear
function. The last problem is intended as an introduction to the subject of
numerical integration.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
Homework assignments will be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of the
lecture when they are due. Late homework will not be counted toward the final
course’s homework grade; this includes homework submitted at the end of the
lecture rather than at the beginning.
Submit your homework assignments in clean and letter-size paper. You are
encouraged to use standard engineering sheets whenever possible. Write down
the assignment number, your name, and date of the assignment on every sheet
of paper you submit and staple them together. Clearly identify the question for
which you are providing an answer and organize your answers in the same
sequential order of the questions provided to you. Show all of your work in order
to receive full credit for a given answer. Most importantly, develop your answers
in an organized, clear, and tidy manner. Neatness will most definitely count
toward assigning a grade to your computer project.
