Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Numerical Analysis I MAT307 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. FUAT USTA
Instructor(s)
Goals To provide students the ability of using computers to solve numerical problems and to emphasize the importance of error analysis.
Course Content Binary Number System; Error analysis; Solving the equation x = g(x): Fixed-point iteration; Newton method for nonlinear system; Solutions of linear system equations; Lagrange and Newton polynomials; polinomial approximation; Numerical diferentiation, integration and Optimization; Numerical solutions of initial and boundary value problems.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The students gain primary informations about the mathematics
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Binary Number System
2. Week Error analysis
3. Week Soltions of x= g(x), Fixed-Point Iteration, Creep Method, Newton-Raphson and Beam Methods
4. Week Aitken’s Process, Steffensen’s and Muller’s Methods
5. Week Iterations for Nonlinear Systems
6. Week Newton’s Method for Nonlinear Systems
7. Week Solutions of systems of linear equations: Gaussian Elimination and LU decomposition
8. Week Mid-term Exam
9. Week Lagrange Polynomıals
10. Week Newton Polynomials and Polynomial Approximation
11. Week Least Squares Method, Curve Fitting
12. Week Numerical Differentiation and Numerical Integration
13. Week Numerical Optimization
14. Week Numerical Solutions of Initial and Boundary Value Problems: Euler, Heun, Taylor and Runge-Kutta Methods
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses theoretical and applied knowledge of the fundamental areas of mathematics (Analysis and Function Theory, Algebra and Number Theory, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Topology and Foundations of Mathematics, and Mathematical Logic).
2 Explains the historical development of mathematical concepts, their relationship with other branches of science, and their application areas.
3 Defines mathematical problems, selects appropriate methods, and solves them using analytical/numerical techniques.
4 Constructs mathematical expressions with logical integrity and reaches conclusions using proof methods.
5 Formulates and interprets real-life problems by performing mathematical modeling.
6 Effectively uses information technologies and mathematical software in data analysis and computation processes.
7 Takes responsibility in individual or team work; plans and executes projects.
8 Follows current developments in their field; improves themselves with a lifelong learning awareness.
9 Expresses mathematical ideas verbally and in writing clearly and in accordance with academic rules.
10 Acts in accordance with professional and academic ethical values; acts with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 4
PY2 5
PY3 4
PY4 4
PY5 1
PY6 0
PY7 5
PY8 5
PY9 3
PY10 4
PY11 1
PY12 5
PY13 4
PY14 4
PY15 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Kincaid D, Cheney Word, Numerical Analysis, California: Brooks/Cole Publ.Comp.1990.
  • 2.Richard L. Burden, J.Douglas Faires. Numerical Analysis,PWS-KENT Pub.Com.., 1989
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 4 52
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 14 2 28
Homework Preparation 14 1 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 1 14
Practice End-Of-Term 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 154
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0