Application of computational methods to engineering problems. Number systems, errors and error propagation. Roots of nonlinear equations. Introduction to numerical linear algebra. Interpolation and numerical integration. Introduction to numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, optimization. Emphasis will be placed on algorithm development.
Instructor
Douglas Harder dwharder@uwaterloo.ca
Weighting
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Labs* | 25% |
| Midterm | 25% |
| Final Exam** | 50% |
| *Each lab is worth 5%. | |
| *Any project or midterm exam grade will be replaced by the grade on the final if the grade of the final exceeds the grade for a specific project or the midterm grade.* |
Labs
| Project | Due date |
|---|---|
| 1 | January 22, 22.00 |
| 2 | February 5, 22.00 |
| 3 | February 26, 22.00 |
| 4 | March 18, 22.00 |
| 5 | April 1, 22.00 |
| There is a late penalty of 10% per hour after the time specified. |
Exams
- Midterm: February 28, 16.30-18.00
- One question with Gaussian Elimination
- Formula sheet for midterms and finals?
- Exam question on midterm or final: what are the seven rules?\