ENCP 201: H01: Introduction to the Application of Numerical Methods

Semester
Spring
Year offered
2020
This class is being offered every Spiring Semester since 2016

 

This class gives the sophomore students an extensive hands-on experience with the computer programming in MATLAB and Python to solve engineering problem practicing critical thinking.

This class uses Dr. Banerjee's FIBER (Forward Information & Backward Evaluation Record) method.  

Course Outcome

  • Comprehend the mechanics of elementary methods of numerical analysis that can be applied to engineering/physical problems.
  • Understand elementary linear algebra techniques and how to apply them to engineering problems.
  • Demonstrate the application of elementary numerical methods using technological platforms, i.e., programming languages, symbolic manipulators, software packages
  • Synthesis of problem solving techniques: Definition of the problem through identification with standard engineering problem types, choice of solution method, and implementation of the method via an appropriate platform.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate and solve linear algebra problem by hand and also solve using a Programming Platform.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the concept on Taylor series and polynomials in error analysis, root finding and curve fitting
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to explain experimental data using numerically fitting curves and by estimating the parameters using a Programming Platform.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to critically think about an engineering problem and how to solve the problem using numerical techniques that are taught in the course.

     

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