COURSE DESCRIPTION FORM

Course Code and Title CE343 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

Semester 5
Catalog description Mathematical Modelling, Error Analysis, Roots of Equations:
Bracketing and Open Methods, Solution Methods for Linear
Algebraic Equations and Systems of Nonlinear Equations. Curve
Fitting: Linear and Nonlinear Regression, Interpolation,
Numerical Differentiation and Integration Methods, Numerical
methods for solving Ordinary Differential Equations,
Introduction to Finite Difference Methods for solving Partial
Differential Equations
Required reading Steven C. ChapraandCanale R.P. "Numerical Methods for
Engineers", McGraw-Hill.
Recommended reading -
ECTS 3
Prerequisites and co-requisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
Language of instruction English
Aim of course To improve the ability of students to use numerical methods,
to teach the modeling of engineering problems to the students
and to develop appropriate solution strategies.
Learning outcomes of the course unit An ability to use numerical methods
Modelling of engineering problems and development of solution
strategies using numerical methods accordance with this model
Finding solution using numerical methods for differential
equations that do not have any analytical solution
Computer programming application on engineering problems
Mode of delivery The mode of delivery of this course is face to face.
Course content 1. Introduction, Mathematical Modelling, Error Analysis
2. Roots of Equations 1: Bracketing Methods;Graphical
Methods, The Bisection Method, The False Position Method
3. Roots of Equations 2: Open Methods; Simple Fixed-Point
Iteration, The Newton Raphson Method, The Secant Method
Systems of Nonlinear Equations
4. Linear Algebraic Equations 1: Gauss Elimination, Gauss-
Seidel, Gauss-Jordan Methods
5. Linear Algebraic Equations 2: L-U Decomposition and
Matrix Inverse
6. Curve Fitting 1: Least-Squares Regression; Linear
Regression, Polynomial Regression, Multiple Linear
Regression, Nonlinear Regression
7. Curve Fitting 2: Interpolation; Newton's Divided-Difference
Interpolating Polynomials, Lagrange Interpolating
Polynomial
8. Curve Fitting 2: Interpolation; Newton's Divided-Difference
Interpolating Polynomials, Lagrange Interpolating
Polynomial and Mid-Term Examination I
9. Numerical Integration 1: Newton Cotes Integration
Formulas: The Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson's Rule
10. Numerical Integration 2: Multiple Integrals, Improper
Integrals, Numerical Differentiation:High-Accuracy
Differentiation Formulae,Partial Derivatives
11. Ordinary Differential Equations 1: Euler's Method,
Improvements of Euler's Method, Runge-Kutta Methods
12. Ordinary Differential Equations 2: Systems of Equations,
 Boundary-Value and Eigenvalue Problems
13. Partial Differential Equations 1: Finite Difference and
Elliptic Equations
14. Partial Differential Equations 2: Finite Difference and
Parabolic Equations
15. Mid-Term Examination II
Planned learning activities and teaching 3 lecture hours per week (3+0)
methods Midterm exam and required works
Final exam and required works
Assessment methods and criteria Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-terms 2 50
Assignment 6 10
Exercises - -
Projects - -
Practice - -
Quiz - -
Contribution of - 60
In-term Studies to
Overall Grade %
Contribution of - 40
Final Examination
to Overall Grade
(%)
Attendance - -
Workload Efficiency Total Week Weekly Total
Count Duration Workload
(in hour) in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of 14 3 42
Course Per Week
Practicing Hours of Course 14 0 0
Per Week
Reading 14 0 0
Searching in Internet and 14 0 0
Library
Designing and Applying 14 0 0
Materials
Preparing Reports 14 1 14
Preparing Presentation 14 0 0
Presentation 14 0 0
Mid-Term and Studying for 2 5 10
Mid-Term
Final and Studying for Final 1 7 7
Other 0 0 0
Total Workload: 73
Total Workload / 25: 2,92
ECTS: 3
Course's contribution to program No Program Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, X

science and engineering subjects pertaining
to the relevant discipline; ability to use
theoretical and applied knowledge in these
areas in complex engineering problems.
2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve X
complex civil engineering problems; ability
to select and apply proper analysis and
modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex system, process,
device or product under realistic constraints
and conditions, in such a way as to meet the
desired result; ability to apply modern design
methods for this purpose.
 4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern X
techniques and tools needed for analyzing
and solving complex problems encountered
in civil engineering practice; ability to
employ information technologies and to use
at least one computer programming language
effectively.
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, X
gather data, analyze and interpret results for
investigating complex civil engineering
problems or discipline specific research
questions.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-
disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.
7 Ability to work individually. X

8 Ability to communicate effectively in

Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to
write effective reports and comprehend
written reports.
9 Knowledge of English of B1 level according X
to Common European Framework of
Reference.
10 Prepare design and production reports, make
effective presentations, and give and receive
clear and intelligible instructions.
11 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning;
ability to access information, to follow
developments in science and technology, and
to continue to educate him/herself.

12 Consciousness to behave according to ethical

principles and professional and ethical
responsibility.
13 Knowledge on standards used in civil
engineering practice.
14 Knowledge about business life practices
such as project management, risk
management, and change management.
15 Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation;
knowledge about sustainable development.
16 Knowledge about the global and social
effects of engineering practices on health,
environment, and safety, and contemporary
issues of the century reflected into the field
of engineering.
17 Awareness of the legal consequences of
engineering solutions.

Name of lecturer and contact information Prof. Dr. Lale Balas [email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asu İnan [email protected]
Asst. Prof. Dr. Müsteyde Baduna Koçyiğit [email protected]
Asst. Prof. Dr. Önder Koçyiğit [email protected]