Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers

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Course No: MECH.3610-011; SIS Class Nbr: 2813; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

This course focuses of 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 EDT
  • Summer 2023: May 15 to Jun 28
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • 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 on Monday May 15 and include 3 FRIDAYS: May 19, June 2 and June 16 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I T/Th classes begin on Tuesday, May 16 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 26 and June 9 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II M/W classes begin on Wednesday, July 5 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 7 and July 21 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II T/Th classes begin on Tuesday, July 6 and include 3 FRIDAYS: July 14, July 28 and August 4 at the regularly scheduled hours.

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