Introduction to computational Material Engineering

Spring 2007

Lecturer

Hours per week

2 lecture hours

2 tutorial hours

Course Description

ENME602 is designed to introduce the engineering students to numerical methods and their applications in solving engineering problems. It covers an introduction to numerical methods (Modeling, problem solving, and types of errors). Finding the roots of nonlinear equations is then studied using different techniques (Bisection, false position, and Newton Raphson). Matrix operations involving the iterative solution of systems of linear equations will then be covered. Curve fitting techniques using regression and interpolation is also covered. Numerical integration is also introduced using different techniques. The solution of ordinary differential equations is then discussed by comparing some of the different techniques available (Euler, Runge-Kutta). Then the students get an introduction to the finite difference method.

Course Syllabus

Recommended Textbook

• Steven C. Chapra, “Numerical Methods for Engineers” 4th edition, McGraw Hill.

Proposed Grading Policy

10%    Assignments

20%     Quizzes

30%     Midterm exam

40%     Final exam