2 086 - Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to programming concepts including variable types, data structures, flow control. Numerical methods relevant to MechE including approximation (interpolation, statistical regression); integration; solution of linear and nonlinear equations, eigenproblems, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations. Deterministic and probabilistic methods. Examples from MechE including lumped and continuum models from solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer; dynamics and control; design and manufacturing. Assignments requiring MATLAB programming.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.001, 2.003; Coreq: 2.005

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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