FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

MATH 313 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Programming Techniques in Applied Mathematics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MATH 313
Fall
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire basic programming techniques for mathematical problems arising in applied sciences, using core softwares Mathematica and Matlab.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to handle with functions and their graphics.
  • will be able to produce an algorithmic approach for solving mathematical problems in applied sciences.
  • will be able to interpret a problem using a mathematical software.
  • will be able to construct a solution method by devising new programming procedure.
  • will be able to compute stiff mathematical problems in the numerical aspect.
  • will be able to debug their program problems.
Course Description Basic algorithms; Fundamental commands on Matlab and Mathematica; Mathematical functions on these softwares; Numerical solutions; Numerical computations; Interpretation of graphics of the function; Programming methods; Polynomial Interpolation; Numerical Integration; Finding the roots of equation via numerical methods.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 An introduction to LaTeX. George Grätzer, “More Math Into LaTeX”, 5th Edition (Springer, 2016), 3-39.
2 Equations, Picture and table Environments. George Grätzer, “More Math Into LaTeX”, 5th Edition (Springer, 2016), 43-160, 191-224.
3 Presentations using the beamer package, bibliographic records and citation processing. George Grätzer, “More Math Into LaTeX”, 5th Edition (Springer, 2016), 234-251, 307-342.
4 An introduction to Mathematica Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 1.
5 Basic Consepts, Lists Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 2, chapter 3.
6 Two-Dimensional Graphics, Three-Dimensional Graphics Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 4, chapter 5.
7 Equations Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 6.
8 Midterm
9 Algebra and Trigonometry, Differential Calculus Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 7, chapter 8.
10 Integral Calculus, Multivariate Calculus Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 9, chapter 10.
11 Ordinary Differential Equations, Linear Algebra Eugene Don, “Schaum's Outline of Mathematica”, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018), chapter 11, chapter 12.
12 Simulation Techniques- Monte Carlo Method Dirk P. Kroese, Thomas Taimre, Zdravko I. Botev, “Handbook of Monte Carlo Methods”, (Wiley, 2011), chapter 1, chapter 2
13 Simulation Techniques- Monte Carlo Method Dirk P. Kroese, Thomas Taimre, Zdravko I. Botev, “Handbook of Monte Carlo Methods”, (Wiley, 2011), chapter 3, chapter 4
14 Simulation Techniques- Monte Carlo Method Dirk P. Kroese, Thomas Taimre, Zdravko I. Botev, “Handbook of Monte Carlo Methods”, (Wiley, 2011), chapter 16, chapter 17
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

George Grätzer, More Math Into LaTeX, 5th edn (Springer, 2016). ISBN-13: 978-3319237954

Eugene Don, Schaum's Outline of Mathematica, 3rd edn (McGraw-Hill, 2018). ISBN-13: 9781260120738

Dirk P. Kroese, Thomas Taimre, Zdravko I. Botev, “Handbook of Monte Carlo Methods”, (Wiley, 2011). ISBN:9780470177938

Suggested Readings/Materials

T. Oetiker Latex in 157 minutes: The (Not So) Short Introduction to Latex, (Samurai Media Limited, 2015). ISBN-13: 978-9881443625

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
15
15
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
2
8
16
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
28
28
Final Exam
1
31
31
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.

X
2

To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.

3

To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.

X
4

To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

5

To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.

6

To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

X
7

To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

X
8

To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

9

To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

10

To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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