ME510 NUMERICAL METHODS IN ME II

Course Code:5690510
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. CÜNEYT SERT
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn how to use basic and advanced numerical methods to solve initial value and/or boundary value problems governed by ODEs and PDEs.


Course Content

Ordinary differential equations. Euler, Runge-Kutta, multi-step, predictor-corrector methods. Boundary value problems. Matrix and shooting methods. Partial differential equations. Finite difference, Crank-Nicholson, Gauss-Seidel methods. (S)


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the students will be able to

  • classify ODEs and PDEs
  • tell the difference and relation between consistency, stability and convergence 
  • select an appropriate finite difference/volume based numerical solution scheme for a given ODE or PDE
  • code various implicit/explicit, single step/multi-step ODE solution schemes
  • code various finite difference/volume based schemes to solve elliptic, parabolic and hyberbolic PDEs
  • perform stability analysis of various ODE and PDE solution schemes

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering.
2Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems.
3Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field.
4Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject.
5Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems.
6Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research.
7Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations.
8Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences.
9Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics.