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Numerical Methods for Engineers

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Overview

This course covers the most important numerical methods that an engineer should know, including root finding, matrix algebra, integration and interpolation, ordinary and partial differential equations. We learn how to use MATLAB to solve numerical problems, and access to MATLAB online and the MATLAB grader is given to all students who enroll.

We assume students are already familiar with the basics of matrix algebra, differential equations, and vector calculus. They should have a working knowledge of a programming language, and be willing to learn MATLAB.

The course contains 74 short lecture videos and MATLAB demonstrations. After each lecture or demonstration, there are problems to solve or programs to write. The course is organized into six weeks, and at the end of each week, there is an assessed quiz and a longer programming project.

Download the lecture notes from the link

https://www.math.hkust.edu.hk/~machas/numerical-methods-for-engineers.pdf

And watch the promotional video from the link

https://youtu.be/qFJGMBDfFMY

Syllabus 6

  1. Scientific Computing 9 hours

    MATLAB is a high-level programming language extensively utilized by engineers for numerical computation and visualization. We will learn the basics of MATLAB: how real numbers are represented in double precision; how to perform arithmetic with MATLAB; how to use scripts and functions; how to repres…

  2. Root Finding 6 hours

    Root finding is a numerical technique used to determine the roots, or zeros, of a given function. We will explore several root-finding methods, including the Bisection method, Newton's method, and the Secant method. We will also derive the order of convergence for these methods. Additionally, we wi…

  3. Matrix Algebra 5.5 hours

    Numerical linear algebra is the term used for matrix algebra performed on a computer. When conducting Gaussian elimination with large matrices, round-off errors may compromise the computation. These errors can be mitigated using the method of partial pivoting, which involves row interchanges before…

  4. Quadrature and Interpolation 6 hours

    The computation of definite integrals is known as quadrature. We will explore the fundamentals of quadrature, including elementary formulas for the Trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s rule; development of composite integration rules; an introduction to Gaussian quadrature; construction of an adaptive qu…

  5. Ordinary Differential Equations 6 hours

    We will learn about the numerical integration of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). We will introduce the Euler method, a single-step, first-order method, and the Runge-Kutta methods, which extend the Euler method to multiple steps and higher order, allowing for larger time steps. We will show…

  6. Partial Differential Equations 8 hours

    We will learn how to solve partial differential equations (PDEs). While this is a vast topic with various specialized solution methods, such as those found in computational fluid dynamics, we will provide a basic introduction to the subject. We will categorize PDE solutions into boundary value prob…

Skills you'll practise

MatlabMathematics and Mathematical ModelingComputer Programming

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a well-regarded name.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 448 learners.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (6 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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Taught by

  • Jeffrey R. ChasnovProfessor, Department of Mathematics

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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