Numerical solution of simple mathematical models frequently
encountered by engineers. Roots of nonlinear equations, solutions
of system of linear equations, regression and interpolation,
numerical differentiation and integration, and solution of
ordinary differential equations.
Athena Title
Numerical Method for Engineers
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CVLE 2710E
Prerequisite
(ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H) and MATH 2500
Pre or Corequisite
MATH 2700
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will identify sources of error in numerical algorithms and solutions.
Students will determine roots of nonlinear equations.
Students will solve a system of linear equations.
Students will apply numerical equivalents of differentiation and integration.
Students will solve ordinary differential equations numerically.
Students will develop computer programs to implement basic numerical algorithms using user-defined and built-in functions.
Topical Outline
- Basics of numerical analysis-mathematical models, accuracy and error analysis
- Roots of nonlinear equations
- System of linear equations
- Curve fitting (regression and interpolation)
- Numerical differentiation and integration
- Numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations
- Computer programs to implement basic numerical algorithms
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
