EM215 Numerical Methods
Course Code
EM215
Course Title
Numerical Methods
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Textbooks and References
- Steven C. Chapra, Raymond P. Canale (2015). Numerical methods for engineers. 7th edition, McGraw-Hill publishers, New York.
| Topic | Time Allocated / hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | A | |
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Introduction to Numerical methods Introduction, Taylor series, Error analysis, Round-off Errors, Truncation Errors |
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Solutions to nonlinear equations Root finding methods, Bracketing methods; Graphical methods, Bisection method, Rate of convergence, Open methods; Fixed point iteration, Newton-Raphson method, Systems of nonlinear equations |
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Approximation and curve fitting Least squares approximation, Fourier approximation |
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Total (hours) |
31 | 4 | - | 20 |
L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments
| Assessment | Percentage Marks |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 10 |
| Mid-Exam | 30 |
| End-Exam | 60 |
Last Update: 03/02/2024
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