Numerical Methods
Instance: 2005/2006 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To learn the foundations and properties of numerical algorithms relevant in Chemical Engineering: Apply different numerical approaches to the solution of mathematics and Chemical Engineering problems; Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of alternative numerical methods; Recognize the importance of error estimation and know how to use error criteria;
To apply and to use numerical methods in various platforms: paper, pencil and calculator; Excel worksheet; MATLAB
To consolidate and to expand coding and programming competences: Introduction to structured programming; Coding of serial and iterative methods and; Use of pre-existing subroutines.
Program
1. Introduction and Motivation
2. Approximations and Errors
3. Linear Equations Systems
4. Non-Linear Equations and Systems
5. Curve Fitting and Interpolation
6. Integration e Differentiation
7. Ordinary Differential Equations
Mandatory literature
Burden, Richard L.;
Numerical analysis. ISBN: 0-534-38216-9
Chapra, Steven C.;
Numerical methods for engineers. ISBN: 0-07-112180-3
Complementary Bibliography
Madalena M. Dias; Introdução à Programação com VBA, DEQ/FEUP, SiFEUP, 2005/2006
Teaching methods and learning activities
Integrated theory and problem solving classes
Software
MS Excel; VBA; MATLAB
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Subject Classes |
Participação presencial |
52,00 |
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Total: |
- |
0,00 |
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