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January 6, 2015
Grading Components: Homework (15%), two In-class Exams (25% + 25% = 50%),
Comprehensive Final Exam (35%)
Course Topics:
1. Introduction
mathematical modeling
review of Taylor series
numerical error (floating-point representation, computer arithmetic, round-off
errors, and loss of significance in numerical computations)
introduction to MATLAB
2. Locating Roots of Equations
bisection method
Newton's method
secant method
Newton's method for systems of nonlinear equations
3. Solving Systems of Linear Equations
direct methods (LU factorization)
basic iterative methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel and SOR)
eigenvalue-eigenvector problem
4. Interpolation
polynomial interpolation
piecewise polynomial and spline interpolation
5. Numerical Integration
Newton-Cotes methods
adaptive quadrature
6. Numerical differentiation and solution of ordinary differential equations
finite differences
Runge-Kutta methods
multistep methods and stiff equations (comparison of various MATLAB stiff
solvers)
7. Introduction to partial differential equations and the finite element method
January 6, 2015
Academic Honesty:
Illinois Institute of Technology expects students to maintain high standards of academic
integrity. Any suspected or verifiable instances of academic honesty violations should be
sent to academichonesty@iit.edu. Please consult the student handbook for details
at: http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/handbook/information_and_regulations/code_of_ac
ademic_honesty.shtml
Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities. In order
to receive accommodations, students must obtain a letter of accommodation from the Center
for Disability Resources. The Center for Disability Resources (CDR) is located in Life
Sciences Room 218, telephone: (312) 567-5744 or e-mail: disabilities@iit.edu. Information
concerning the CDR is also available at: http://www.iit.edu/cdr/ . The CDR provides
reasonable accommodations and support services to qualified students, faculty, staff, and
guests with disabilities on an individualized case-by-case basis and in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Relationship of Course to ABET Outcomes:
ABET
Criterion
3a
3b
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
3h
3i
3j
3k
Program Outcome
Apply knowledge of math, engineering, science
Design and conduct experiments
Analyze and interpret data
Design system, component, or process to meet needs
Function on multi-disciplinary teams
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Understand professional and ethical responsibility
Communicate effectively
Broad education
Recognize need for life-long learning
Knowledge of contemporary issues
Use techniques, skills, and tools in engineering practice
Status
2
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3
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2
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1
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3
*You can check the times of your final exams by going to:
http://www.iit.edu/registrar/important_dates/final_exam_schedule.shtml