Numerical Methods, Data Analysis, and Simulation

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

The theory and use of numerical computational procedures to solve design and analysis problems. Methods for solution of nonlinear equations; solution of simultaneous linear equations; regression, curve fitting, and interpolation; optimization; numerical differentiation and integration; solution of ordinary differential equations; introduction to linear programming. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Engineering 233, Digital Engineering 233, 440, or Energy Engineering 370; and Mathematics 375 or 331. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemical Engineering 307 and any of Engineering 407 or Digital Engineering 407 or Chemical Engineering 407 will not be allowed.