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Numerical Methods and Programming for Engineers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 8th Street, Troy, NY, USA

Semester Taken

2024 Fall

Course Code

MANE 2110

Credit Count

3

About the Course

This studio/learning laboratory course introduces techniques of numerical computing as a vital problem-solving method. Students will tackle problems from basic sciences such as physics and chemistry, as well as engineering sciences like statics. The course emphasizes the implementation of numerical methods through computer programming, focusing on algorithms as a way of thinking and as a language for translating mathematical concepts into computer instructions. Key topics include precision and accuracy, complexity, modularity, dimensionality, and the distinction between discrete and stochastic methods, providing students with a comprehensive foundation in numerical analysis.

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