2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

ENGR 560 Advanced Numerical Methods

This course covers numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, with a focus on the mathematical basis for various techniques. Several approaches are presented, after the fundamentals of numerical approximation are established. Topics include fundamentals of finite difference, finite volume, finite element methods, and concepts such as stability, convergence, and error estimation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Consent of Instructor

Offered

Spring

Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to implement standard numerical methods available for engineering problem solving.
  2. Students will understand the difference between finite element and finite difference methods.
  3. Students will be able to estimate the accuracy of numerical solutions.
  4. Students will be able to program numerical schemes.