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  Course Description
Course Name : Numerical Methods in Engineering

Course Code : İM-525

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : describes the main logic of the numerical methods,
 solves engineering problems by using the gained knowledge from this course,
defines and applies the appropriate numerical method for any engineering problem,
analyzes linear equation systems,
calculates numerical differentiation and numerical integral.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aims to teach the logic of Numerical methods and to ensure the application of numerical methods to various scientific, industrial and engineering problems.

Course Contents : Introduction to numerial methods; Error concept in numerical analysis; solution methods of nonlinear equations; solution of linear equation systems; solution methods of eigenvalue problems; approximate methods; interpolation, numerical integral, numerical differentiation.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of the Civil Engineering Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Numerical Analysis. Error Concept Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
2 Non-linear equations and systems of equations, root finding Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
3 Bisection method, Newton-Raphson Method, Secant Method Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
4 Linear systems of equations, direct methods Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
5 Gauss elimination method. LU method Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
6 Eigenvalue Problems, analytical method for the solution Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
7 Force Method for the numerical solution of Eigenvalue Problems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
8 MIDTERM EXAM Reading Written examination
9 Interpolation. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
10 Interpolation polynomials: Least Squares Method, Method of Lagrange, Newton´s Method Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
11 Numerical Differentiation Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
12 Numerical Integration, Trapezoidal and Simpson rules Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
13 Gaussian quadrature formulas of integration Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
14 Numerical solutions of differential equations: Initial Value Problems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
15 Numerical solutions of differential equations: Boundary Value Problems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
16/17 FINAL EXAM Reading Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   Numerical Method in Engineering - S.C. Chapra, R.P. Canale. James F. Epperson, 2001.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 5
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 2
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 4
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 3
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 3
7 Have learning skills 5
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4
9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 0
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 1
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 5
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6