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This document provides information about the Applied Engineering Analytical & Numerical Methods I course offered at Drexel University during the Fall 2013 quarter. The course will be taught on Thursdays from 6-8:50 PM by Professor Antonios Kontsos. It will emphasize analytical and numerical techniques for solving applied mathematics problems in engineering. Students will learn methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of equations as well as vector calculus. MATLAB programming will be used. The class grade will be based on homework, a midterm, and a final exam. Required textbooks and references are listed. Accommodations for students with disabilities can be arranged through the Office of Disability Services.

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Syllabus F13

This document provides information about the Applied Engineering Analytical & Numerical Methods I course offered at Drexel University during the Fall 2013 quarter. The course will be taught on Thursdays from 6-8:50 PM by Professor Antonios Kontsos. It will emphasize analytical and numerical techniques for solving applied mathematics problems in engineering. Students will learn methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of equations as well as vector calculus. MATLAB programming will be used. The class grade will be based on homework, a midterm, and a final exam. Required textbooks and references are listed. Accommodations for students with disabilities can be arranged through the Office of Disability Services.

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

Applied Engineering Analytical & Numerical Methods I

MEM 591 - Fall 2013

General Information
Class hours: Thursday, 6:00-8:50 PM, Curtis 340
Web Site: https://learn.dcollege.net/

Instructor
Antonios Kontsos, [email protected], (215) 895 2297, http://www.mem.drexel.edu/kontsos/
Office hours: Wednesday 15:00-16:00, Alumni Engineering Lab 172A or by appointment

Teaching Assistant
Jefferson Cuadra, [email protected]
Office hours: Tuesday 17:00-18:00 and Wednesday 13:00-14:00 PM, Randell 118 or by appointment

Objectives
This course emphasizes the use of analytical and numerical techniques to formulate and solve a variety of applied mathematics
problems frequently encountered in engineering. Specific emphasis is given in linear algebra by presenting methods used to solve
linear systems of equations. Methods applied to solve nonlinear systems of equations are also presented. Furthermore, a concise
presentation of vector differential and integral calculus including fundamental theorems widely used in engineering principles is
provided. The course concludes by presenting important numerical techniques to compute integrals, including interpolatory and Gauss
quadrature. Homework and exams aim at the comparative evaluation of the various schemes discussed in class.

Programming
A major goal of the course is to assist the students develop scientific programming skills. Although the material presented in class will
be suitable for implementation using any programming language, MATLAB will be used.

Grading
Homework 30%
Midterm 35%
Final 35%

Homework and Exams


Homework will be assigned (almost) every week after class. Late homework will not be graded. This is a graduate level course and
students are expected to develop high professional ethics standards. Any indication of plagiarism or copying will automatically result
to a failing grade. One midterm exam will be assigned in-class and during regular class hours on 10/24/12. One final exam will be
given at the same time and location with regular class meetings on 12/12/12.

Books-References
There is a required textbook for this class: Kreyszig,E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 10th edition, Wiley, 2011. For further
reading, use any of the books of the following list. Books 1-3 have been also reserved in Hagerty Library. Inquire by course or
instructor's name.

1. Trefethen, L. N. and Bau, D. III, Numerical Linear Algebra, SIAM, 1997

2. Süli, E. and Mayers, D. F., An Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Cambridge, 2003

3. Greenberg, M. D., Foundations of Applied Mathematics, Prentice-Hall, 1978

4. Korn, G. A. and Korn, T. M., Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers, Dover, 2000

Student with disabilities requesting accommodations and services at Drexel University need to present a current accommodation
verification letter (AVL) to faculty before accommodations can be made. AVL’s are issued by the Office of Disability Services (ODS).
For additional information, contact ODS at www.drexel.edu/ods, 3201 Arch St., Street, Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA 19104,
215.895.1401 (V), or 215.895.2299 (TTY).

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