Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering without Thesis

BME523

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING

Course Code
BME523
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn scientific computing basic principles in engineering problems.
  2. Have an ability for commenting on error analysis and their results.
  3. Formulate measurements that depend on physiological parameters in biomedical field.
  4. Applying course units in homeworks on MATLAB or similar programs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionInterpolation and polynomial approximation, the divided differences, Hermit interpolation, polynomial numerical differentivation, curve fifting, Interpolation by spline functions, Richardson's extrapolation, Numerical Integraiton, Romberg integration, finite element method, finite difference method, boundary element method. MATLAB applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction. Approximations in scientific computing, computer arithmetics
2nd Week Linear Equations. Linear system properties, sensitivity, solving linear systems, special types of linear sysems,iterative methods used in solving linear equations
3rd Week Linear Equations. Linear system properties, sensitivity, solving linear systems, special types of linear sysems,iterative methods used in solving linear equations
4th Week Linear Equations. Linear system properties, sensitivity, solving linear systems, special types of linear sysems,iterative methods used in solving linear equations
5th Week Linear Least Squares Problems and Properties. Problem transformation, orthogonalization methods, singular value decomposition
6th Week Linear Least Squares Problems and Properties. Problem transformation, orthogonalization methods, singular value decomposition
7th Week Eigenvalue Problems. Eigenvalues nad eigenvectors, properties, problem transormations, eigenvalue and eigenvector calculations
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Eigenvalue Problems. Eigenvalues nad eigenvectors, properties, problem transormations, eigenvalue and eigenvector calculations
10th Week Nonlinear Equations.Properties of nonlinear system, convergense rate, stopping criteria, nonlinear euations in one plane.
11th Week Nonlinear Equations.Properties of nonlinear system, convergense rate, stopping criteria, nonlinear euations in one plane.
12th Week Optimization. Optimization problems, properties, optimization in one plane, unconstrained optimization, constrained optimization
13th Week Optimization. Optimization problems, properties, optimization in one plane, unconstrained optimization, constrained optimization
14th Week Interpolation and Properties. Polinomial interpolation, piecewise polinomial interpolation
Recommended or Required Reading(1)Scientific Computing, An Introductory Survey, Micheal T. Heath, 1997, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
(2)Steven C. Chapra ve Raymond P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers (4th Edt.), 2002, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 1 12 12
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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