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  Course Description
Course Name : Numerical Methods in Engineering

Course Code : MK-582

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN AKILLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows engineering problems could be solved numerically
Understands the advantages and disadvantages of numerical methods compared with analytical and experimental methods
Writes numerical codes using any computer language

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic numerical methods required for typical engineering applications. Give students experience in understanding the properties of different numerical methods so as to be able to choose appropriate methods and interpret the results for engineering problems that they might encounter.

Course Contents : Introduction to Computer Arithmetic. Linear Algebra and Matrices. Gaussian elimination and LU factorization. Nonlinear Equations. Polynomial interpolation. Splines. Numerical methods for integration. Gaussian Quadrature. Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Department of Mechanical Engineering


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
2 Iterative solution of linear algebraic equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
3 Iterative solution of linear algebraic equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
4 Introduction to interpolation Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
5 Lagrange interpolation Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
6 Solving for roots of nonlinear equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
7 Solving for roots of nonlinear equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
8 Numerical differentiation Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
9 Numerical differentiation Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
10 Mid-term examination Written Examination Written Examination
11 Numerical integration Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
12 Numerical integration Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
13 Solution of first order initial value problems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
14 Solution of first order initial value problems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
15 Sets of simultaneous first order ODE Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
16/17 Final Examination Written Examination Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yang, W. Y., Cao, W. and Chung, T. S., Applied numerical methods using MATLAB, Wiley 2005
 Steven Chapra, Raymond Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Sixth Edition, McGraw-Hill
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 6 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 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 3
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 0
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 3
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 0
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 4
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 0
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 5
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 3
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 3
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 5 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6