Numerical Analysis - Syllabus - Revised Fall 23-24

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MUTAH UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Syllabus – First Semester 2024 /2025
Course Code Course Name Credits Contact Hours
0402307 Numerical Analysis 3 48

INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR
Name Khalid Ramadan
Email/Office [email protected]
Office Hours 12:30 – 13:30 (S, T, Th)
Classroom/Time S, T, Th 12:30 - 13:30, and M, W 10:00 – 11:30

TEXTBOOK
Title Numerical Methods for Engineers
Author/Year/Edition Steven C. Chapra & Raymond P. Canale, 2015, 7th Edition
Applied Numerical Methods With Matlab For Engineers And
Title
Scientists,
Author/Year/Edition Steven C. Chapra , 2012, 3rd Edition
Other Supplemental Materials
Title MatLab software application
Author/Year/Edition Different Internet Tutorial Lessons

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION


A. Brief Description of the Content of the Course (Catalog Description)
This course aims to teach students how to use computer programs to solve engineering problems
by applying numerical methods. The course will introduce the importance of errors in calculations
and will include several numerical techniques for the following topics: Roots finding, Solution of
linear algebraic Equation, Interpolation, Integration and differentiation, Eigenvalues and
Eigenvectors, Curve fitting, Solution of ordinary differential equations, Introduction to the solution
of partial differential equation.

B. Pre-requisites (P) or Co-requisites (C)


Ordinary Differential Equations
C. Course Type (Required or Elective)
Required

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SPECIFIC GOALS
A. Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)

By the end of successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply numerical techniques to obtain approximate solutions in engineering problems.
2. Analyze and evaluate the accuracy of common numerical methods.
3. Implement numerical methods in software packages, such as Matlab.

B. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Learning Outcomes


Course Learning
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Outcomes (CLOs)
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering
problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and 1, 2, 3
mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet
specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and
welfare, as well a global, cultural, social, environmental, and
economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in
engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must
consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together
provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment,
establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,
analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw
conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using
3
appropriate learning strategies

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BRIEF LIST OF TOPICS TO BE COVERED
List of Topics No. of Contact
Weeks Hours
Introduction to Numerical Methods and errors. 1 3
Sources of Error, Propagation of Errors, Taylor Theorem Revisited , 1 3
Roots of Algebraic Equations, Graphical Methods, Bisection Method
Newton Method, Secant Method, Systems of Nonlinear Equations. 1 3
Systems of Linear Equations, Gaussian Elimination, Gaussian 2 3
Elimination with Scaled Partial Pivoting, Gauss-Jordan Method.
The Method of Least Squares, Linear Regression, Polynomial 2 6
Regression, Multiple Linear Regressions.
Interpolation, Newton's Divided Difference Method 1 3
Lagrange interpolation, Inverse Interpolation, curve fitting.
Numerical Differentiation, Finite Difference first and Second Derivative 2 3
Approximation, Richardson's Extrapolation.
Numerical Integration, Trapezoid rule, Romberg Algorithm, 1 3
Ordinary Differential Equations 1 3
Rung- Kutta Methods, Method for Systems of ODE Multi-step Methods. 1 3
Finite Difference Method 1 3
Partial Differential Equations, Elliptic Equations 1 3
Parabolic Equations 1 3
Final Exam
Total 16 48

EVALUATION
Assessment Tool Due Date Weight (%)
According to the university
Exam 1 20
calendar
Exam 2 According to the university 20
calendar
Course Work (Homework, Quizzes, One week after being
10
Projects, …etc.) assigned
According to the university
Final Exam 50
calendar

General Instructions
Additional Notes, office hours, attendance policy, etc….
Copying of homework and computer assignments is strictly prohibited and violation
1 will result in a course grade “F”. Cheating in quizzes and exams will also result in a
course grade “F”.
2 Students are encouraged to visit the instructor during the assigned office hours
3 No late homework or make-up examination will be allowed

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Deferred and incomplete grades will only be given to students with medical or other
4 unforeseen excuse
5

ABET’s Students Learning Outcomes (Criterion # 3)


ABET
Student Outcomes
(1 - 7)
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by
1 applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
2
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural,
social, environmental, and economic
3 an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
4 situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide
5 leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan
tasks, and
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
6 data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate
7 learning strategies

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