| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Ability to develop appropriate mathematical models for physical systems by understanding the principles of mathematical modeling.
- Ability to model engineering problems using ordinary and partial differential equations and apply numerical solution techniques.
- Ability to generate numerical solutions to engineering problems using finite difference, finite element, and finite volume methods.
- Ability to effectively use software packages and simulation tools used in the mathematical modeling process.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Aims and basic principles of mathematical modelling. Basic fields of interest: temperature, flow, pressure, velocity, stress, strain. Mathematical models for selected Mechanical Engineering problems selected from different areas of interest. Numerical solution techniques for differential equations. Software for mathematical modelling: pre-processors, solvers and post-processors |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
1st Week Principles of mathematical modelling, nature of modelling and simulation. |
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2nd Week |
2nd Week Physical models, mathematical models, state variables, system parameters. |
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3rd Week |
3rd Week Classification of mathematical models, experimental data, simulation. |
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4th Week |
4th Week Mechanistic models, ordinary differential equations (ODE). |
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5th Week |
5th Week Numerical solution of ODE's. |
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6th Week |
6th Week System of ODE's, numerical solution techniques. |
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7th Week |
7th Week Basic concepts on numerical solutions of partial differential equations (PDE). |
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8th Week |
8th Week Finite difference solution procedures |
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9th Week |
9th Week Finite element solution procedures |
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10th Week |
10th Week Finite volume solution procedures |
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11th Week |
11th Week Numerical solution of heat equation. |
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12th Week |
12th Week Numerical solution of structural mechanics problems |
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13th Week |
13th Week Numerical solution of dynamic problems. |
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14th Week |
14th Week Software for mathematical modelling: pre-processors, solvers and post-processors |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | (1) Velten, K. Mathematical Modeling and Simulation: Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Wiley-VCH (2) Basmadjian, D. Mathematical Modeling of Physical Systems: An Introduction. Oxford University Press |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Presentation
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Assignment |
2 |
10 |
| Project |
2 |
10 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
3 |
2 |
6 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
1.5 |
21 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
7 |
1.5 |
10.5 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
2 |
3 |
6 |
| Quiz |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Total Work Load | 135.5 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.51 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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