ENGI 9420 Engineering Analysis - Course Outline PDF
ENGI 9420 Engineering Analysis - Course Outline PDF
ENGI 9420 Engineering Analysis - Course Outline PDF
ENGI 9420
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Fall 2019
Special Functions : Guassian error function, Gamma and Beta functions, Bessel
functions, elliptic integrals, and Legendre functions.
Integral Transforms : Laplace, Fourier, Hankel, Legendre, and Finite Transforms
Non-liner Analysis : Equations and systems, and ordinary differential equations
Approximate Methods : Variational methods, weighted residual methods, perturbation
methods, or integral methods. Applications in
dynamics/vibrations, electricity, transport phenomena, fluid
dynamics, and elasticity.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this course is to strengthen and support the mathematical needs of graduate students
in the engineering program. Since this is a faculty core course, examples will be chosen from all
branches of engineering as is appropriate.
PREREQUISITES:
Students will be expected to have a background in linear algebra, introductory ordinary and partial
differential equations, vector calculus, and numerical methods as covered in the engineering
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undergraduate program at Memorial. The course will also emphasize the use of Maple for symbolic
computation. Assignments may be completed with the assistance of Maple and MATLAB.
CREDIT VALUE:
3 Credits
ACCREDITATION UNITS:
36 Combined Educational Hours; Focus: 100% Engineering Mathematics.
MAJOR TOPICS:
1. Vector Analysis
a) Useful Orthogonal Co-ordinate Systems
b) Vector Operators (Gradient, Divergence, Curl, and Laplacian)
2. Special Functions and Solutions to Differential Equations
a) Gamma and Beta functions
b) Gaussian error function
c) Bessel functions
d) Legendre functions
e) Elliptic integrals
3. Approximate Solution Methods
4. Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions
a) Trigonometric series (odd & even functions)
b) Orthogonal Function Expansions
a) Sturm-Liouville Problems (SLPs) in Cartesian, Cylindrical, and Spherical Coordinate
Systems
c) Eigenvalue (Boundary Value) problems
5. Partial Differential Equations
a) Wave Equation
b) Laplace’s Equation
c) Poisson Equation
d) Diffusion Equation
e) Biharmonic Equation
6. Integral Transforms
a) Laplace Transforms
b) Fourier Sine and Cosine Transforms
c) Hankel and Legendre Transforms
d) Finite Transforms
7. Non-liner Analysis
a) Non-linear equations
b) Systems of non-linear equations
c) Non-linear ODEs
8. Scaling and Asymptotic Analysis (self-study)
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ASSESMENT:
Students are encouraged to consult the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Student
Code of Conduct at http://www.mun.ca/engineering/undergrad/academicintegrity.php and
Memorial University’s Code of Student Conduct at http://www.mun.ca/student/conduct/.
The university experience is enriched by the diversity of viewpoints, values, and backgrounds
that each class participant possesses. In order for this course to encourage as much insightful and
comprehensive discussion among class participants as possible, there is an expectation that
dialogue will be collegial and respectful across disciplinary, cultural, and personal boundaries.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE:
Student Affairs and Services offers help and support in a variety of areas, both academic and
personal. More information can be found at www.mun.ca/student.
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ENGI 9420
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Fall 2019