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May 12, 2024
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ENGR 250 Applied Numerical Methods in Engineering (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite MATH& 163 with at least a 1.5 grade
Course Description
Numerical solutions to problems in engineering and science using modern scientific computing tools. Application of mathematical judgment in selecting computational algorithms and communicating results. Introduction to MATLAB programming for numerical computation.
Student Outcomes
1. Write and document effective Matlab scripts involving logical and iterative flow control and file input and
output.
2. Utilize the vector/matrix paradigm underlying Matlab to write efficient commands to manipulate data and implement
numerical solution algorithms.
3. Produce effective plots of numerical data using Matlab’s various data visualization functions.
4. Explain the consequences of finite precision and the inherent limits of the numerical methods considered.
5. Select appropriate numerical methods to apply to various types of problems in engineering and science in
consideration of the mathematical operations involved, accuracy requirements, and available computational
resources.
6. Demonstrate understanding of the mathematics concepts underlying the numerical methods considered.
7. Demonstrate understanding and implementation of numerical solution algorithms applied to various mathematical
problems including: finding roots of equations, solving systems of algebraic equations, curve fitting,
interpolation, numerical differentiation of data and functions, and solutions of ordinary differential equations.
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