METE528 COMP. APPLICATION IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
| Course Code: | 5700528 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MEHMET KADRİ AYDINOL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to develop basic understanding of numerical algorithms and skills to implement algorithms to solve mathematical problems in engineering applications on the computer. The student will learn to apply the appropriate numerical techniques for given engineering problems, interpret the results, and assess accuracy.
Course Content
The numerical methods of solving engineering problems. Determinants, matrices, and linear simultaneous equations, and their evaluations by FORTRAN program. Roots of polynomial and algebraic equations, Lagrange's interpolation formula, method of Least Squares. Numerical Solutions of ordinary differential equations. Some examples from mechanical vibrations, dislocation dynamics, mass transport.
Course Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Find roots of functions
2. Solve systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
3. Apply numerical interpolation, approximation, integration and differentiation in solving engineering problems,
4. Use techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | can reach the general and specific knowledge/information, can analyze, crystalize and implement these in conducting scientific research in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | can clearly define and formulate problems related to the field, and develop exceptional and novel procedures to solve such problems. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | can work effectively as a member of a team in his own field or interdisciplinary groups, he can be the leader in such formations and offer solutions in intricate cases; can also work independently and take responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively. | ✔ | |||