Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Finite Difference Methods MAT516 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. İlhame AMİRALİ
Instructors Fatih HEZENCİ
Assistants
Goals Ensuring high level of knowledge related to the topics in the content of the course, giving the ability of using this konwledge in discussion and research environments to students.
Course Content Basic concepts of finite differences theory, Finite difference solutions of ordinary differential equations , Finite difference schemas for parabolic equations, Finite difference approximations for elliptic equations, Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations.
Learning Outcomes - Students will learn theoretical concepts in mathematics
- Students will learn how to read academical journals
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Basic concepts of finite differences theory
2. Week Basic concepts of finite differences theory
3. Week Finite difference solutions of ordinary differential equations
4. Week Finite difference solutions of ordinary differential equations
5. Week Finite difference solutions of ordinary differential equations
6. Week Finite difference schemas for parabolic equations
7. Week Finite difference schemas for parabolic equations
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Finite difference approximations for elliptic equations
10. Week Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations
11. Week Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations
12. Week Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations
13. Week Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations
14. Week Solutions of multivariate parabolic equations
Recommended Sources
1.Numerical solution of partial differential equations: finite difference methods, Smith, G. D., Oxford University Pres (1993).
2.Mathews Numerical Methods for mathematics, science and engineering, John H. ( Prentice – Hall )1992.
3.The Finite Element Method , Zienkiewicz O.C., London , McGraw-Hill,(1977).
4.Variational Methods in Elasticity and Plasticity, Washizu K., New York; Pergamon,(1982).
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 40
PY2 4 4 4 60
PY3 4 4 4 60
PY4 4 4 4 60
PY5 4 4 4 40
PY6 4 4 4 60
PY7 5 5 5 40
PY8 4 4 4 60
PY9 5 5 5 60
PY10 4 4 4 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 2 30
Homework 2 15 2 30
Final 1 2 2
Practice 15 3 45
Practice End-Of-Term 15 3 45
Classroom Activities 15 3 45
Total Workload 199
ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0