Course Information
Course Contents
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Introduction to numerical methods
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Numerical Differentiation & Integration
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Numerical solution of ODE (initial value problem)
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Numerical solution of ODE (boundary value problem)
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Classification of differential equations
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Numerical solution of PDE (initial & boundary value problems) (elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic)
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Dealing with complex boundaries
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Solving equations of motions simultaneously and methods to convert natural models to numerical models and visa-versa
Course Assessment
Course Assessment
Method Weight Schedule
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Class Work 10 Marks (@6.7%) Weekly
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Midterm (Theory) 15 Marks (=10%) Week 8
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Assignment & Report 5 Marks (@3.3%) As announced
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Lab Work 10 Marks (@6.7%) Weekly
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Midterm (Practical) 5 Marks (@3.2%) Week 10
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Final Exam (Practical) 15 Marks (10%) Week 15
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Final Exam (Theory) 90 Marks (60%) Week 16
References
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Steven C. Chapra & Raymond P. Canale. Numerical Methods for Engineers; 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2010
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Joe D. Hoffman. Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists. 6th Edition, Marcel Dekker, 2001.
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Claus Hoffmann & Steve Chiang. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Vol. I, EES publishers, 2000.
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Anderson J.D. Jr., "Computational Fluid Dynamics", McGraw Hill Inc., 1995.