Covenant University, Ota
Course Compact
2019/2020 Academic Session
Semester: Omega
College: Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Course Code: GEC 320
Course Title: Numerical Methods
Unit: 2
Course Lecturer: Prof. O.S Ohunakin, Engr. Salawu E.Y., Engr. Udoye E., Engr. Kelvin Uyi & Mr.
K. Babaremu
Semester: Omega
Time:
Location: Lecture Theatre II
(a) Brief overview of the course:
This course is an introduction to a broad range of numerical methods for solving mathematical
problems that arise in Science and Engineering. The purpose of this module is to provide
participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to determine approximate numerical
solutions to mathematical problems which cannot always be solved by conventional analytical
techniques, and to demonstrate the importance of selecting the right numerical technique for a
particular application.
(b) Course objectives/ Goals:
• To provide suitable and effective methods called Numerical Methods, for obtaining
approximate representative numerical results of the problems.
• To solve problems in the field of Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics and
Engineering which requires computing of numerical results using certain raw data.
• To solve complex mathematical problems using only simple arithmetic operations. The
approach involves formulation of mathematical models of physical situations that can be
solved with arithmetic operations.
• To facilitate numerical computing.
(c) Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the students should be able to:
1. develop the mathematical skills in the areas of numerical methods,
2. derive numerical methods for various mathematical operations and tasks, such as
interpolation, differentiation, integration, the solution of linear and nonlinear equations,
and the solution of differential equations,
3. apply appropriate algorithms to solve selected problems, both manually and by writing
computer programs,
4. compare different algorithms with respect to accuracy and efficiency of solution,
5. analyse and evaluate the accuracy of common numerical methods,
6. analyse the errors obtained in the numerical solution of problems,
7. develop solutions to a given non-linear equations using appropriate numerical methods,
8. determine approximate solutions to systems of linear equations, and ordinary differential
equations using appropriate numerical methods,
9. lay the foundation of computational mathematics for post-graduate courses, specialized
studies and research.
(d) Methods of Lecture delivery/ Teaching aids:
1. Lecture delivery methods-: This will constitute the main teaching method.
2. Teaching Aids -: May be provided by means of media projector
(e) Course Outlines
- Modules & Details of Topics
Module 1: Solution of Transcendental Equations and Eigenvalue Problems
Week 1-3
Solution of equations: iteration method, Linear simultaneous equations, Newton-Raphson Method,
solution of linear system by Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordan method, iterative methods,
Gauss Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel methods, inverse of a matrix by Gauss-Jordon method, Jacobi
Method, evaluation of determinant and inverse matrix, finding the eigenvalues of a matrix by
power method.
Module 2: Interpolation
Week 4-6
Lagrangian interpolating polynomials, interpolation with equal intervals, Newton’s forward and
backward difference formulae, central difference formulae, interpolation with unequal intervals,
divided differences, Newton’s divided difference formula.
Module 3: Numerical Differentiation and Integration
Week 7-9
Differentiation using interpolation formulae: numerical integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s
1/3 and 3/8 rules, Romberg’s method, two- and three-point Gaussian quadrature formulae, double
integrals using trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules.
Module 4: Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
Week 10-12
Single-step methods, Taylor series method, Euler method for first order equation, Runge-Kutta
method for solving first and second order equations, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson, Runge Kutta
methods. Newton Raphson method for roots of equations.
Module 5: Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Week 13-14
Classification of second order PDE: finite-difference approximations to partial derivatives,
solution of Laplace and Poisson equations, solution of one-dimensional heat equation, solution of
two-dimensional heat equation, solution of wave equation.
Week 15: Revision
(f) Tutorials: Tutorial questions will be given to students to work out from time to time which
will be part of their continuous assessment. All tutorial questions will be solved in the class before
the commencement of examination.
(g) Structure of the programme / Method of Grading
1. Continuous Assessment: 30%
2. Examination: 70%
(h) Ground Rules and Regulations:
1. No late coming to class.
2. A minimum of 75% class attendance is required to take the course examination.
3. A minimum standard of 45% is required to pass the course.
(i) Topics for term papers/ Assignments/ Students activities:
Assignments will be given to students on most of the topics taught in the class
(j) Recommended Texts:
1. Francis Scheid. Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Numerical Analysis. Second
Edition, Mcgraw-Hill. 1989.
2. Jaan Kiusalaas. Numerical Methods In Engineering With Matlab. Cambridge University
Press, 2005.
3. John Bird. Engineering Mathematics. Sixth Edition. Elsevier Ltd., 2010.
4. Rao V. Dukkipati. Numerical Methods. New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers,
2010.
5. Faires & Burden. Numerical Methods. Third Edition. Brooks Cole, Third Edition, 2002.
6. Stroud K. A., & Booth J. D. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Fourth Edition.
Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
