MATH593 NUMERICAL SOLUT. OF PARTIAL DIFF. EQU.
| Course Code: | 2360593 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CANAN BOZKAYA |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will gain:
- an ability to apply the a numerical technique for the solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial differential equations
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve the partial differential equations numerically
- the knowledge on the finite difference technique and its application
- the knowledge on convergence, consistency, stability of the the numerical technique
- the knowledge of truncation error and its order
Course Content
Finite difference method, stability, convergence and error analysis. Initial and boundary conditions, irregular boundaries. Parabolic equations; explicit and implicit methods, stability analysis, error reduction, variable coefficients, derivative boundary conditions, solution of tridiagonal systems. Elliptic equations, iterative methods, rate of convergence. Hyperbolic equations. The Lax-Wendroff method, variable coefficients, systems of conservation laws, stability. Finite volume method.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students are expected to:
- identify the type of PDEs
- apply the finite difference technique to parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic PDEs
- do the stability and convergence analysis of the FDM
- find the truncation error and its order
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains academic maturity through self-study. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Carries out parts of a mathematical research program independently. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak). | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Gets exposed to academic culture through interaction with others. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution