Numerical Methods And Applications

(Effective from the Academic Year 2024 - 2025)

VII SEMESTER
Course Code 21MA741 CIA Marks 50
Number of Contact Hours/Week (L: T: P: S) 4:0:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40L Exam Hours 03
CREDITS – 3
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Basic understanding of Mathematics Concepts
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
● To learn various numerical techniques.
● To solve Numerical differentiation and integration Engineering problems.
● Apply numerical techniques to solve Engineering problems.
TEACHING - LEARNING STRATEGY:
Following are some sample strategies that can be incorporate for the Course Delivery
● Chalk and Talk Method/Blended Mode Method
● Power Point Presentation
● Expert Talk/Webinar/Seminar
● Video Streaming/Self-Study/Simulations
● Peer-to-Peer Activities
● Case Studies
COURSE CONTENTS
MODULE - I
Solution of Equations and Eigen value Problems: Historical development of Numerical 8 Hours
techniques, role in investigations, research and design in the field of Engineering Development
of algorithm/ flow charts for following methods for the solution of linear simultaneous equation
Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations 1. Fixed point iteration method, 2. Newton
Raphson method. Solution of linear system of equations 1. Gauss elimination method, 2. Gauss
Jordan method 2. Iterative methods of Gauss Jacobi and Gauss Seidel 3. Matrix Inversion by
Gauss Jordan method.
MODULE - II
Interpolation and Approximation: Development of algorithm and application of solution for 8 Hours
Interpolation with unequal intervals - Lagrange's interpolation – Newton’s divided difference
interpolation – Cubic Splines - Interpolation with equal intervals - Newton’s forward and
backward difference formulae.
MODULE - III
Numerical differentiation and integration: Approximation of derivatives using interpolation 8 Hours
polynomials – Numerical integration using Trapezoidal, Simpson’s 1/3 rule – Romberg’s
Method – Two-point and three-point Gaussian quadrature formulae – Evaluation of double
integrals by Trapezoidal and Simpson’s 1/3 rules. Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s one third and
their applications
MODULE - IV
Initial Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations: Development of algorithm and 8 Hours
application of solution of ordinary differential equation to engineering problems by Single Step
methods - Taylor’s series method - Euler’s method - Modified Euler’s method – Fourth order
Runge-Kutta method for solving first order equations.
MODULE - V
Boundary Value Problems in Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations: Finite 8 Hours
difference methods for solving two-point linear boundary value problems - Finite difference
techniques for the solution of two dimensional Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations on
rectangular domain. One dimensional heat flow equation by explicit and implicit (Crank
Nicholson) methods.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
Bloom’s
CO
Course Outcome Description Taxonomy
No.
Level
Develop and apply numerical techniques, including iterative and direct methods, for
solving algebraic, transcendental, and linear simultaneous equations, with an
CO1 CL6
understanding of their historical development and role in engineering research and
design
Develop and apply algorithms for solving interpolation and approximation problems
CO2 in both equal and unequal intervals to address various engineering challenges. CL6

Develop and apply algorithms for numerical differentiation and integration to solve
CO3 CL6
single and double integral problems in engineering.
Develop and apply algorithms for solving initial value problems of ordinary
CO4 differential equations to address engineering problems. CL6

Develop and apply finite difference methods to solve boundary value problems in
CO5 ordinary and partial differential equations CL6

CO-PO-PSO MAPPING
Programme
Specific
CO Programme Outcomes (PO)
Outcome
No.
(PSO)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
3: Substantial (High) 2: Moderate (Medium) 1: Poor (Low)

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Assessment will be both CIA and SEE. Students learning will be assessed using Direct and Indirect methods:

Sl. No. Assessment Description Weightage (%) Max. Marks

1 Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) 100 % 50
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) 60 % 30
Assignments 40 % 20
2 Semester End Examination (SEE) 100 % 50
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) (50%) Semester End Exam (SEE) (50%)
Assignment/
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) (60%)
Activities (40%)
I II III
Syllabus Coverage Syllabus Coverage Syllabus Coverage
 20% 40% 40% 100% 100%
MI MI MI
MII MII MII
MIII MIII MIII
MIV MIV MIV
MV MV MV
ASSIGNMENT TYPES WITH WEIGHTAGES
Sl. No. Assignment Description Max. Weightage (%) Max. Marks
1 Written Assignments 25 % 05
2 Quiz 10 % 02
3 Case Studies 25 % 05
4 Seminar/Presentation 15 % 03
5 Peer - to - Peer Learning 10 % 02
6 Activity Based Learning 50 % 10
7 Project Based Learning 50 % 10
8 Field Work + Report 50 % 10
9 Industry Visit + Report 50 % 10
NPTEL/MOOC Courses – Registration and Assignment
50 % 10
10 Submissions
NPTEL Certification 75 % 15
11 Any other Innovative Assignments (CL4 and above) 50 % 10
Note: The assignments mentioned above may be provided appropriately to the students belonging to different bands
SEE QUESTION PAPER PATTERN:
• The question paper will have TEN full questions from FIVE Modules.
• There will be 2 full questions from each module. Every question will carry a maximum of 20 marks.
• Each full question may have a maximum of four sub-questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer FIVE full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Grewal. B.S. and Grewal. J.S., “Numerical methods in Engineering and Science”, Khanna Publishers, 9th
Edition, New Delhi
2. Gerald. C. F., and Wheatley. P. O., “Applied Numerical Analysis”, Pearson Education, Asia, 6th Edition, New
Delhi
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Chapra. S.C. and Canale. R. P., "Numerical Methods for Engineers, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Brian Bradie. "A friendly introduction to Numerical analysis", Pearson Education, Asia, New Delhi.
3. Sankara Rao. K., "Numerical methods for Scientists and Engineers", Prentice Hall of India Private, New
Delhi.
REFERENCE WEB LINKS AND VIDEO LECTURES (E - RESOURCES):
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111107105
2. https://www.coursera.org/learn/numerical-methods-engineers
3. https://cosmolearning.org/courses/numerical-methods-and-programing/video-lectures/.