ME EN 2450: Numerical Methods for Engineering Systems

Undergraduate Course, Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2024

Instructor: Dr. James Rob Stoll

This course focuses on the application of fundamental numerical methods to solve problems related to the dynamics, modeling, design, and testing of engineering system methods. The topics covered include:

Root Finding, Interpolation, and Function Approximation

An examination of techniques for finding roots of equations, interpolating data points, and approximating functions.

Numerical Integration and Differentiation

An exploration of methods for performing numerical integration and differentiation, including their applications in engineering problems.

Direct and Iterative Methods in Linear Algebra and Curve Fitting

A study of various approaches for solving linear systems and fitting curves to data, emphasizing both direct and iterative techniques.

The course was designed for undergraduate students, providing practical experience in applying numerical methods to engineering challenges.