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 421-417 Numerical Techniques and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering

Credit Points

7.1

Coordinator

Associate Professor N. Haritos

Prerequisites

421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1

Semester

1

Contact

18 lectures and 18 hours of practice classes

Subject Description

Students completing this unit will have an ability to set up and solve equations that occur in engineering situations in a numerical form; they will also be aware of computational errors that may be inherent in their solutions.

Topics covered include: Numerical modelling; approximations and errors; roots of equations; numerical integration and differentiation; numerical solution of linear algebraic equations, partial and ordinary differential equations; linear regression; curve-fitting; pre- and post-computational analysis; introduction to the use of a selection of computer analysis packages; graphical presentation of results.

Assessment

One examination not exceeding three-hours at the end of the Semester (50%) and up to 3 assignments not exceeding 30 pages (50%)



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