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| PROJ0001-1 | Introduction to numerical methods and project
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 2h Labo., 28h Proj. |
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| Lecturer : | Olivier Bruls, Quentin Louveaux, Frédéric Nguyen |
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| Coordinator : | N... |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course gives a first overview on the use of numerical methods in order to handle problems in different fields of application. Numerical methods are indeed an important part of the engineering work. They are used to analyze complex systems based on the simulation of their behaviour.
The students will have to solve a problem similar to a real engineering application using the MATLAB® software. In particular, they will have to solve the problem numerically but also to learn how to use the different tools provided in MATLAB®. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| + Solving engineering problems using numerical methods.
+ Analysis of the numerical outcome (error analysis, ...)
+ Knowing the MATLAB® software.
+ Visualisation and presentation of the results
+ Team work
+ Presentation of a project |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge of algebra, calculus, chemistry and physics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Introduction to MATLAB®.
Numerical resolution of a real problem (groups of 3 students). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is given in the second semester.
+ Five theoretical lectures are given on Wednesday from 1.30 to 3.30 pm.
+ Two introductory and practical courses on MATLAB®.
+ Several practical sessions (questions/answers). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes is available from the "centrale des cours". |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| + The evaluation is based on the practical project. In the first session, it is obtained by a weighted geometrical mean of three criteria.
1/ An evaluation made during the semester (grade1, weight: 0,2)
2/ A short written report (by group, grade2, weight: 0,35)
3/ An individual oral défense linking the project to the theory (grade3, weight: 0,45)
The final grade is obtained through the formula
final grade = ( grade1^(0,2) )*( grade2^(035) )*( grade3^(0,45) ).
+ September session: When defending the project in the first session, the Matlab code will be evaluated with two possible grades: "pass" or "fail". Pass means that the code can be represented in the second session without changes. In this case, the entire second session note is based on the oral exam and counts for 100% of the final grade. Fail means that the code must be modified in order to be defended in the second session. A new report must also be provided. In this case, the assessment is based on a weighted geometric mean of two elements: the written report (per group, weight: 0.35) and the oral defense (individual, weight: 0,65). |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The students are asked to obtain the MATLAB® software. Some information will be given at the beginning of the year.
The groups of 3 students are formed once in the beginning of the project and cannot be modified during the year. Dealing with the team work is essential to the exercise. In particular, exactly one report can be submitted at the end of the project. |
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Contacts :
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| Quentin Louveaux : Q.Louveaux@ulg.ac.be
Frédéric Nguyen : F.Nguyen@ulg.ac.be
Olivier Bruls : O.Bruls@ulg.ac.be |
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