CS 357

Fall 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

Fundamentals of numerical methods for students in science and engineering; floating-point computation, systems of linear equations, approximation of functions and integrals, the single nonlinear equation, and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; various applications in science and engineering; programming exercises and use of high quality mathematical library routines.

(Counts for advanced hours in LAS). Same as MATH 357. Credit is not given toward graduation for: Credit is not given towards graduation for CS 357 if credit for CS 450 has been earned. Prerequisite: One of CS 101, CS 105, CS 124, CS 125 or ECE 220; MATH 241; one of MATH 225, MATH 227, MATH 257, MATH 415, MATH 416, ASRM 406 or BIOE 210.

CS 357 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
4
53280
Lecture-Discussion
AL1
12:30PM -1:45PM
TR
0035 Campus Instructional Facility
Silva, M
Availability:
CrossListOpen (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Students registered in the in-person section will complete all assessments online via PrairieLearn. This course uses a flipped format – there are no traditional lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Instead, students complete pre-lecture assignments delivered online via PrairieLearn. On Tuesdays, students will complete a group assessment, which must be completed during lecture time. Classroom attendance is required. There will be weekly asynchronous quizzes at CBTF. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
4
78708
Discussion/
Recitation
Online Lecture
CSP
CSP
ARRANGED
12:30PM -1:45PM
n.a.
TR
ARR Illini Center
n.a.
Silva, M
Silva, M
Availability:
CrossListOpen (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago City Scholars only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. Weekly in-person meeting in Classroom A at 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http:// go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to O/C Engineering City Scholars students.
4
63536
Discussion/
Recitation
Online Lecture
OL1
OL1
ARRANGED
12:30PM -1:45PM
n.a.
TR
Location Pending
n.a.
Silva, M
Silva, M
Availability:
CrossListOpen (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Students registered in the online section will complete all assessments online via PrairieLearn. This course uses a flipped format – there are no traditional lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Instead, students complete pre-lecture assignments delivered online via PrairieLearn. On Tuesdays, students will complete a group assessment, which can be completed during lecture time (optional attendance to a virtual classroom via Zoom to get support from course staff) or can be completed at another time during the same day, upon agreement of group members. There will be weekly asynchronous quizzes at CBTF. To be approved for a time conflict override, students must understand it is their responsibility to find other students to complete the group activities on Tuesdays. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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