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Che 431

Spring 2005

Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
(4 graduate course credits, 3 undergraduate course credits)
(On the web: http:\\vienna.che.uic.edu\teaching)

The course introduces principles of numerical analysis covering key areas of practical significance: linear algebra, non-linear systems and system dynamics. Emphasis is placed on educating skills for correctly using and/or adapting established numerical methods. 

The objective of the course is to understand, and practice important numerical methods and develop a personal set of computational tools by means of medium-size class project applications. The case studies will also provide ample opportunity for students to refine their personal presentation skill both in writing as well as orally.

Lecture/Recitations: Room CEB 214 as follows
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3.00pm - 3.50 p.m.
Instructor:
Prof. Andreas A. Linninger   
Room 211, Email: linninge@uic.edu.
Prerequisites: Graduate or advanced undergraduate standing
Tools: Familiarity with mathematical tools for non-linear algebra and process dynamics for projects assignments, e.g.. Matlab, Maple or numerical recipes in C, Pascal, Fortran.

Grading:   
Advanced courses should allow for a high degree of development of personal interests for future professional activity or research. Therefore emphasis will lie on independent project work consisting of a written and an oral part presented in class.
 
(a): Written Project Reports + Revisions:
 40 Points            
(b): Oral Presentation of Project Reports:
 20 Points
(c): Homework (typically revised project report)
 10 Points
(d): Class participation + Quiz
 10 Points
(e): Midterm Exam
 10 Points
(f): Final Exam
 20 Points

The final exam may be waived for students with an overall A performance on all project assignments and the midterm exam.

Textbook/Notes:
  • Recommended Texts:

    • “Numerical Mathematics”, A. Quateroni, R. Sacco, F. Salieri, Springer, 1997.
  • Complementary Reading:

    • “Numerical Recipes in C- The Art of Scientific Computing”, Press et al, Cambridge University Press, 1992.
  • Additional material will be handed out in class.