ENGR 240 Applied Numerical Methods

Solve numerical solutions to problems in engineering and science using modern scientific computing tools. Develop mathematical judgment in selecting and applying computational algorithms and communicate results. Use MATLAB programming for applied numerical computation. Prerequisites: C or Better in ENGR 110, C or Better in MATH 125 (NS)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Write and document MATLAB code with logical and iterative flow control and file input and output.
2. Utilize vector/matrix paradigm in MATLAB to write commands to manipulate data and implement numerical solution algorithms.
3. Produce plots of numerical data using MATLAB's various data visualization functions.
4. Describe the consequences of finite precision and the inherent limits of the numerical methods.
5. Select and apply appropriate numerical methods to problems in engineering using algorithms, accuracy requirements, and available computational resources.