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Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers

Summer 2026 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > MECH.3610 > 011P

Course No: MECH.3610-011P; SIS Class Nbr: 2014; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course focuses on the application of a variety of mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. Topics include, error analysis, root finding, optimization, linear algebra, solutions to linear and non-linear systems, statistics, curve fitting, eigen value analysis, Fourier analysis, numerical integration and differentiation as well as numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations. MATLAB program development and modification as well as application of existing codes are required.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: MATH.1320 Calculus II, and Co-req or Pre-req: MATH.2360 Engineering Differential Equations, or MATH.2340 Differential Equations.
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: David Willis
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When Offered & Tuition

  • M,W-Th | 10:30 AM-12:50 PM ET
  • 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jun 29
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Friday Class Meetings for Live Online and On-Campus Courses

Unless otherwise noted above

  • Summer Start I M/W classes begin Monday, May 18 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 22 and June 5 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I T/Th classes begin Tuesday, May 19 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 29 and June 12 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I Last Class Meetings: M/W, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end June 29; M-F (4-cr) ends June 26; T/Th ends June 25.
  • Summer Start II M/W classes begin Monday, July 6 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 10 and July 24 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II T/Th classes begin Tuesday, July 7 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 17 and July 31 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II Last Class Meetings: M/W and M-F (4-cr) end Aug 12; T/Th, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end Aug 13.

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