Technological University of the Philippines

Ayala Blvd, Ermita, Manila

College of Engineering
Civil Engineering Department

MathEng5-M - Numerical Methods for Engineering

1st Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021

COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Gabriel I. Gamana, CE
ESEP Building, Room 11
Consultation; TBA
[email protected]

Description: Numerical analysis is the study of algorithms that use numerical approximation. Numerical analysis
naturally finds application in all fields of engineering and the physical sciences. The growth in computing
power has revolutionized the use of realistic mathematical models in science and engineering, and subtle
numerical analysis is required to implement these detailed models of the world.

Credit: 2 Units of Lecture and 1 Units of Laboratory

Prerequisite: MathEng 4
Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the background calculation of computer for determining the roots of nonlinear equation
in one variable as well as for system of equations, in addition with function approximation and
interpolation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Eigenvalue Problems, Ordinary
Differential Equations and lastly Partial Differential Equations.
2. Develop a computer algorithm using VBA for the determination of the roots of nonlinear equation
in one variable as well as for system of equations, in addition with function approximation and
interpolation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Eigenvalue Problems, Ordinary
Differential Equations and lastly Partial Differential Equations.

Requirements:
1. Attendance is required and will be checked. A student who is absent for more than three (3) times
without a valid reason and excuse letter will be given a grade of 5.00 if he or she does not drop the
course. Late is equivalent to 50% absent. Attendance will check every 15 minutes after the official time.

NOTE: The Deadline of dropping is on October xx, 2020

2. Grading System
Lecture
Attendance 5%
Assignment/Quiz/Notebook 5%
Machine Problem 10%
Long Exams 40%
Major Exams
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam 25%

Total Grade
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 = + 50
2

NOTE:
a. Complaints regarding the exams will ONLY be entertained for a period of 1 week after the
result has been returned.
b. Any missed exam will be given a grade of ZERO
c. Any form of cheating during the exam will be penalize of a Final grade of 5.00

3. All Assignment will be completed in a neat and clear manner. Assignment is due at the beginning of
class on the due date. Late homework is not accepted except in special circumstances. Assignments
will be graded using the following criteria:

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 Correctness 25%
Completeness 25%
Presentation 25%
On-time submission 25%

4. Notebook shall be composed of discussions and example problem with solution, presented in a neat
and clear manner. Notebook will be graded using the following criteria:
Correctness 25%
Completeness 25%
Presentation 25%
On-time submission 25%

5. Machine Problem is to create a computer algorithm using Visual Basic Application (VBA) for each
topics. Machine Problem will be graded using the following criteria:
Bug Free Code 40%
On-time submission 40%
Presentation 20%

6. Grading Scale

Final Grade Equivalent Grade

97.22 – 100 1.00
94.44 – 97.21 1.25
91.67 – 94.43 1.50
88.89 – 91.66 1.75
86.11 – 88.88 2.00
83.33 – 86.10 2.25
80.56 – 83.32 2.50
77.78 – 80.55 2.75
75 – 77.77 3.00
Below 75 5.00

NOTE: The Grading scale is FINAL.

7. Academic Integrity: Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from The
University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the university,
policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.

Course Outline:
I. Nonlinear Equations in One Variable
II. Systems of Equations
III. Function Approximation and Interpolation, Curve Fitting
IV. Numerical Differentiation and Integration
V. Eigenvalue Problems
VI. Ordinary Differential Equations
VII. Partial Differential Equations
References:
1. Chapra, S. C. & Canale, R. P. “Numerical Methods for Engineers” 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill
Education, 2015
2. Kreyszig, E. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics” 9th Edition, John Wiley & Sons. Inc., Singapore,
2006

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