MAT 202E - Numerical Methods

Course Objectives

1. To train students to develop computational and data analysis skills (1-7)
2. To show how computers are used in sophisticated engineering settings (5-8, 10)
3. To train students to acquire an understanding of the mathematics underlying the various numerical methods and show how numerical methods for solving applied problems in engineering are developed (9)
4. To demonstrate the students the importance of applied mathematics for solving practical problems in engineering (9,11)
5. To provide practice in developing, testing and evaluating simple numerical algorithms (10)
6. To provide experience in using Fortran and/or Matlab (10)
7. To provide experience to work in teams (12)

Course Description

To teach