AEROENG 3581
Transcript Abbreviation:
Numerical Methods
Course Description:
Fundamentals of mathematical and numerical modeling techniques and their applications in solving engineering problems.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Math 2174, or 2568 (568) and 2415 (415); and enrollment as AeroEng-BS student.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 581, or AeroEng pre-majors.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Teach students the most common numerical methods in engineering analysis
Students to know when to use each method, and how to implement the methods using MATLAB's programming language
Train students to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions of Nonlinear Equations | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Curve Fitting and Interpolation | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solving Systems of Linear Equations | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Numerical Integration | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Numerical Differentiation | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| ODEs:Initial-Value Problems | 9.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| ODEs:Boundary-Value Problems | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterm Examinations (2) | 50% |
| Final | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientistis: An Introduction with Applications Using MATLAB | Amos Gilat and Vish Subramanian |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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