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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
AYA215.2BNumerical methodsElective234
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to give the students the ability to solve problems numerically, to teach the applications and applications in computer environment by introducing numerical methods used in problem solving,
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sinan KUL
Learning Outcomes
1Explains the main logic of the numerical methods.
2Solves problems by using the gained knowledge from this course.
3 Defines and applies the appropriate numerical method for any engineering problem.
4Analyzes linear equation systems.
5Calculates numerical differentiation and numerical integral.
6 Obtains results by using different parameters in the numerical solutions and to distinguish the more correct result.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
1 Approaches and errors, accuracy and precision, error definitions, rounding errors, total numerical error 2 Roots of algebraic equations, closed methods; Interval splitting method, linear interpolation method 3 Open methods; Newton-Raphson method, Secant method, multiple roots, programming and structural functions with root locating 4 Systems of linear equations, matrix form of systems of equations, matrix algebra, Solution methods; Gauss elimination method, Gauss-Seidel method, LU decomposition method, programming and structural functions of linear algebraic equation sets solution 5 Curve fitting, interpolation method with Newton's split differences table, Lagrange interpolation, structural functions with programming, curve fitting and polynomial regression 6 Numerical integration; The trapezoidal rule, Simpson rules, problems 7 Numerical differentiation; Numerical derivative with forward, backward and central differences 8 Numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations: Initial value problems; Euler and Runge Kutta Methods, initial value problems with programming 9 Solution of boundary value problems by finite difference method
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Approaches and Errors, Accuracy and Precision, Error Definitions, Rounding Errors, Total Numerical Error
2Roots of Equilibrium; Interval Dividing Method, Linear Interpolation Method
3Open Methods; Newton Method, Secant Method, Multiple Roots Method, Root Finding Method with Programming
4Linear Equation Systems, Matrix Form of Equation Systems, Matrix Algebra, Analytical Solution Methods; Gaussian Elimination Method
5Iterative Solution Methods; Solution of Linear Algebraic Equations with Gauss-Seidel Method and Programming
6Solution of Non-linear Cebrik Equation Teeth: Newton Raphson Method
7Curve Fitting; Least Squares Method, Linear and Non-linear Regression
8Midterm Exam
9Interpolation Method with Newton's Divided Differences Table, Lagrange Interpolation, Curve Fitting and Regression with Programming
10Numerical Integration; The Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson's Rule, Problems
11Numerical Derivative; Forward, Backward and Numerical Differential Differences
12Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations; Initial Value Problems; Euler and Runge Kutta Methods
13Solution of Initial Value Problems with Programming, Stiff Problems
14Definition of Boundary Value Problems, Boundary Conditions, Finite Difference Method
15Solution of boundary value problems by finite difference method
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1 J. D. Faires and R. L. Burden, Numerical Methods, Brooks Cole, 2002. 2 L. F. Shampine, I. Gladwell, S. Thompson, Solving ODEs with MATLAB, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7214
Individual Study for Final Examination7214
Homework155
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)105
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High