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Course Syllabus
Dr. Mukhtar Salah
Numerical Methods
Math 254
Cr.Hrs:
(3,1,0)
Course code:
--Mon.:2-3
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Tutorial Time:
2013/2014
Fall semester
Semester:
Tu.:8-9 and Th.:8-10
Lab Time:
Su.:11-1
Mo.:10-11
Th.:11-12
1D
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Course Objectives
This course aims to achieve the following objectives
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Cover the common numerical methods for solving algebraic and transcendental equations
Cover the methods of Solving linear system of equations
Cover the common methods used for interpolation
Cover the common methods of Curve fitting
Cover the common methods of solving ordinary differential equations
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Course Outcomes
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Course Contents
Short Description
Mathematical Preliminaries and Error Analysis
Solutions of Equations in One Variable
Interpolation and Polynomial Approximation
Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems
Iterative Techniques in Matrix Algebra
Approximation Theory
Numerical Differentiation and Integration
Initial-Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations
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Mode of Assessment
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First Midterm Exam
Second Midterm Exam
Quiz and homework assignments
Final Exam
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Books
Textbook:
References:
Burden,R. L. and Faries, J. D., Numerical Analysis, 9th edition. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning,
2011.
Steven Chapra and Raymond Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, 6 edition. McGraw Hill,
2010.