COMPUTATIONAL
METHODS IN ENGINEERING
ENGR 3703
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This course
introduces general purpose numerical methods and linear
algebra concepts for solving prob-
lems in science and engineering. Students should develop
an understanding of the strengths and limitations
of standard numerical techniques applied to problems in
engineering, such as roots of nonlinear equations
and systems of linear equations. The course will also
cover curve tting and interpolation, numerical di er-
entiation and integration, initial-value and
boundary-value problems. The course will also discuss
concepts
and methods of scienti c and engineering computing,
mathematical modeling, and engineering design.
Completion of ENGR
1213, PHY 2014, and MATH 3103 or concurrent enrollment.
Knowledge of the C programming language, Excel, and
MATLAB.
Numerical methods for engineers and
scientists: an introduction with applications using
MATLAB 3e by Amos Gilat and Vish Subramaniam (Wiley) "
REQUIRED"
•Demonstrate
understanding of basic programming skills, and use of
software to solve
engineering problems.
• Demonstrate
understanding of accuracy, precision, and error.
• Demonstrate
understanding of numerical solution of linear and
non-linear algebraic equations.
• Demonstrate
understanding of least-squares curve- tting techniques and
interpolation schemes.
• Demonstrate
understanding of numerical di erentiation.
• Demonstrate
understanding of numerical integration.
• Demonstrate
understanding of Euler's methods and improvements on
Euler's methods
for solution of ordinary di erential equations.
• Demonstrate
understanding of the Runge-Kutta methods for solution of
ordinary
di erential equations.
• Demonstrate
understanding of the nite element methods for solution of
elliptic
partial di erential equations.
• Participate in a
team design project that incorporates computational tools,
including report prepa-
ration and a project presentation.
• Weekly homework
problem assignment will be made. These homework
assignments will be collected
at the start of the period on their due date. Late
assignments will be graded as follows:
– 50 % reduction in grade if received prior to the next
class (after due date).
– 100 % reduction in grade if received prior to the second
class (after due date).
• Credit is given for submission of completed homework
problems. Homework should show evidence of
work, homework problems with only an answer will not be
accepted. Computer generated exercises
may be assigned during the semester.
• All problems and
homework must be professionally presented, stapled and
fastened securely. Problems
should be worked on engineering paper using one side only
and using pencil. Figures must be
presented drawn with a straight edge. Calculations and
Figures will be labeled and/or captioned to
allow the reader to go through the calculations without
difficulty. Printing and computer generated
calculations must meet graphics standards.
Assessments
in
this class are designed so that you may demonstrate your
competence in the subject:
Unit tests cover the material discussed in the class notes
and will normally be completed during class
meeting hours on the dates scheduled. Makeup exams will
not be given for any reason. Student who miss
one of the scheduled exams should contact their instructor
as soon as possible. No reference materials will
be allowed during assessments.
A
final
exam will be given on the scheduled date of this course.
The final (third exam) will be given on the
date scheduled for this course. Student who miss the final
exam should contact their instructor as soon as
possible and no later than the last day of finals week to
schedule a final exam. final exam will not
be rescheduled, and a grade of ”I” will not be given as a
result of the missed exam.
The grade you
receive will depend entirely on the quality of your own
work. You are not in competition with other
students:
how well you do is determined objectively rather than
comparatively. Grades are assigned based on the
competence you demonstrate during assessments
(exams), project, homework and quizzes.
Criteria:
Your final
course grade will be determined according to the following
schedule: Quizzes (10%), Project (10%)
Homework (15%), First exam (20%), Second exam (20%), Final
(25%)
A > 90 % >
B > 80 % > C > 70 % > D > 60 % > F