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ELE608 - Numerical Methods in Electrical Engineering

2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE608 - Numerical Methods in Electrical Engineering
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
MS 3 0 3 8
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
Course objective : It is aimed that the students who complete the course have an understanding of the techniques available for solving numerical computation problems that arise most often in electrical and electronics engineering. It is aimed that the students be aware of the relevant issues in selecting appropriate methods and software and use them wisely.
Learning outcomes : Recognize, classify and formulize numerical methods Understand the main error concepts at the input and output and can relate them Interpret the results of the numerical techniques that they use Decide which algorithm to use when encountered with a numerical problem Know the advantages and disadvantages of the numerical algorithm they use, and have a realistic estimation of how the algorithm will operate
Course content : Approximations and error in numerical methods, Systems of linear equations, Linear least squares, Eigenvalue problems, Nonlinear equations, Optimization, Interpolation, Numerical integration and differentiation, Differential equations, Random number generation.
References : Heath, Scientific Computing, 2002
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Numerical error, sensitivity, floating point arithmetics
2 Systems of linear equations
3 Linear least squares
4 Eigenvalue problems
5 Computing eigenvalues and eigenvectors
6 Nonlinear equations
7 Optimization problems, one-dimensional optimization
8 Multi-dimensional optimization
9 Interpolation
10 Numerical integration and differentiation
11 Differential equations, initial value problems
12 Differential equations, boundary value problems
13 Partial differential equations
14 Random number generation
15 Final exam
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 14 50
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 0 0
Final exam 1 50
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 50
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 50
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 3 42
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 14 7 98
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 0 0 0
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 25 25
Total workload 43 38 207
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge.
2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.
4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results.
5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects.
6. Produces novel solutions for problems.
7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects.
8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions.
9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work.
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest