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MCE 325 Syllabus

This document provides information about the Numerical Methods in Engineering course MCE 325. The course is 3 credit hours and has prerequisites of Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering. The course covers numerical methods for solving equations, regression, integration, and differential equations. It will be taught through lectures, projects, and homework assignments over 16 weeks. Students will be evaluated through midterm exams, homework, and a final exam.

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MCE 325 Syllabus

This document provides information about the Numerical Methods in Engineering course MCE 325. The course is 3 credit hours and has prerequisites of Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering. The course covers numerical methods for solving equations, regression, integration, and differential equations. It will be taught through lectures, projects, and homework assignments over 16 weeks. Students will be evaluated through midterm exams, homework, and a final exam.

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1.

Course Number and Course Title:


MCE 325– Numerical Methods in Engineering

2. Credit Hours:
3–0–3

3. Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites:


Prerequisite: MTH 205 (Differential Equations)
MCE 234L (Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering)
MTH 221 (Linear Algebra).

4. Name and Contact Information of Instructor:


Dr. Maen Alkhader, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office: ESB-2084
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (06) 515-2955
Office hours: Posted on office door and by appointment

5. Course Description (Catalog Description):


Covers computational methods and error analysis; numerical solutions of non-linear equations;
direct and iterative methods for solving systems of linear algebraic equations; numerical
differentiation and integration; regression and interpolation; numerical solutions of ordinary and
partial differential equations; and initial and boundary value problems, eigenvalue problems and
applications of numerical methods in solving engineering problems using computers.

6. Textbook and other Supplemental Material:


Textbook: Numerical Methods for Engineering, SC Chapra, RP Canale, 6thth Edition, 2010,
McGraw-Hill.
Other Resources: MATLAB, Microsoft Excel

7. Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the limitation and errors associated with the results of numerical methods
2. Calculate the values of roots of non-linear equations using bracketing and open methods.
3. Solve a set of linear or nonlinear algebraic equations using direct and iterative techniques.
4. Perform regression and interpolation.
5. Perform numerical differentiation and integration as well as Solve ordinary and partial
differential equations.
6. Demonstrate ability to develop computer codes as well as use built-in functions in Matlab
to solve numerical problems.

8. Teaching and Learning Methodologies:


Methods include lectures, problems and project based learning methods (homework assignments
and/or programing projects) and class discussions.
9. Course Topics and Schedule:
Topic Weeks
Introduction and motivation 0.5
Approximations and round-off errors 0.5
Truncation errors and Taylor series 0.5
Roots finding (bracketing methods) 0.5
Roots finding (open methods) 1.5
Solving systems of algebraic equations: Direct methods 1.5
Solving systems of algebraic equations: Iterative methods 1
Least square regression 1
Interpolation 1.5
Integration and Differentiation 2.5
Runge-Kutta method for solving ODE’s 2
Finite difference method for solving PDE’s 1.5
Midterms 1
Review 0.5
Total 16

10. Schedule of Laboratory and other Non-Lecture Sessions: Not Applicable.

11. Out-of-Class Assignments with Due Dates:

Assignment Due Date (tentative)


Modeling, computers and error analysis Week 2
Roots of nonlinear algebraic equations Week 4
Systems of linear algebraic equations Week 7
Regression and interpolation Week 9
Numerical differentiation and integration Week 11
Ordinary differential equations Week 13
Partial differential equations Week 14

12. Student Evaluation:


Assessment Weight Due Date (tentative)
Midterm exam #1 27.5 % TBA
Midterm exam #2 27.5 % TBA
Final exam 35 % TBA
Homework 10 % During the entire semester

Grading scale

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F

>95 ≥90 ≥85 ≥80 ≥75 ≥70 ≥65 ≥60 ≥50 < 50
13. Assessment Instruments
Course Learning
Assessment
Outcomes
Homework 1-6
Midterm I 2,3,6
Midterm II 4
Final exam 1,5

14. Contribution of Course to Program Outcomes


This course contributes to the accomplishment of the following program outcomes:
Program outcome Emphasis in Course
this course Outcomes
1 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex
engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, ● 1-6
science, and mathematics
2 an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that
meet specified needs with consideration of public health,
safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
3 an ability to communicate effectively with a range of
audiences
4 an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities
in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which
must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,
economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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
6 an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,
analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to
draw conclusions
7 an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed,
◑ 6
using appropriate learning strategies.
Emphasis: ● High; ◑ Medium; ○ Low; Blank – Nothing Specific Expected

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