FZK309 Numerical Methods in Physics

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FZK309
Name Numerical Methods in Physics
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To introduce the students to basic purpose of numerical analysis, its application and sources of errors through teaching of subject together with the usage example programs. The student is expected to have a knowledge of freshman calculus and to have taken a programming language.

Course Content

Error, sources of errors, precision, stability; solution of non linear equations with one independent variable (root finding), bisection, regula falsi, secant and Newton-Raphson metods; Numerical derivative, Euler's method, Runge-Kutta methods, solution of initial value ordinary differential equations; solution of system of lineer equations, direct methods, iterative methods; eigen value and eigen vector problems and their numerical solutions; introduction to random numbers, their numerical generation, term project.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Fizikte Sayısal Yöntemler (Ders notu). Metin Özdemir- Öğrencilere dijital olarak verilecek.

Notes

Homeworks and their solutions.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 knows how to plot numerically a given function or data stored in a file.
LO02 using the programming language the student has studied before, knows how to read data from the computer screen or from a file and knows how to print the results to screen to a file.
LO03 knows the basic purpose of numerical analysis.
LO04 knows the sources of error in numerical calculations.
LO05 knows how to find the real roots of a function by numerical methods.
LO06 knows how to take derivatives numerically.
LO07 knows how to solve initial value ordinary differential equation by Runge-Kutta methods.
LO08 knows how to solve systems of linear equations by direct and iterative methods.
LO09 knows how to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
LO10 have knowledge on random numbers.
LO11 knows how to modify programs written in a programming language to solve a specific problem to solve her/his own problems.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Design experiments in the field of physics. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 3
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Know the importance of individual development. 3
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 NUmerical function plotting, the purpose of numerical analysis, error, precision, stability Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma
2 In the programming language of students' choice execution of simple input/output programs, modification of those programs. Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Root finding, bisection and regula falsi methods, execution of programs Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 root finding (cont'd), secant and Newton-Raphson methods, execution of programs Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Numerical differentiation, Euler's method, execution of programs Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Euler-Richardson and Runge-Kutta methods, program execution Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Solution of systems of linear equations Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Solution of systems of lineer equations (cont'd), Gauss-Jordan method, iterative methods, program execution Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 solution of example problems Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 eigenvalue and eigenvector problems Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 numerical solution of eigenvalue and eigenvector problems Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 random numbers, some test mechanisms Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Some applications of random numbers Study the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 completion of term project Prepare for the presentation of term project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 16.11.2022 10:43