SYLLABUS

Discipline: Calculation methods

Number of credits: 3 (1/0/2)

Term: Spring, 2023-2024

Mode of Delivery:
This course will be delivered offline on campus. Students will attend lectures, participate in collaborative
lab works and take paper-based exams in the classroom.
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of numerical methods and their
applications in mathematics. The course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills
to solve mathematical problems using numerical methods. Students will learn about various methods of
root finding, systems of linear equations, interpolation theory, numerical integration, and ordinary
differential equations.
Instructor Contact Information

Name Surname Degree Contact info

Tahir PhD [Link]@[Link]

Academic Skills to be acquired after completion of the course:

● Analytical thinking

● Problem-solving

● Numerical and computational skills

● Ability to apply mathematical concepts in real-world problems

Subject-Specific Skills to be acquired after completion of the course:

● Understanding of numerical methods and their applications in mathematics

● Ability to solve mathematical problems using numerical methods

● Understanding of root-finding methods, interpolation theory, and numerical integration

● Ability to solve linear systems of equations and ordinary differential equations using numerical
methods
Weekly Topics and Activities

We
ek Topics and Sections Covered Activities

Root finding: The Bisection Method,

1 Newton’s Method Lecture, Collaborative lab work

2 Iteration Method Lecture, Collaborative lab work

3 Secant (Chord) Method Lecture, Collaborative lab work

We
ek Topics and Sections Covered Activities

Systems of linear equations: Jacobi Method,

4 Seidel Method Lecture, Collaborative lab work

Interpolation Theory: Interpolation,

5 Lagrange Interpolation Quiz 01 Lecture, Collaborative lab work

6 Newton’s Interpolation Lecture, Collaborative lab work

7 Midterm 1 Paper-based exam

8 Least Squares Approximation Lecture, Collaborative lab work

9 Numerical Integration: Trapezoid Rule Lecture, Collaborative lab work

10 Simpson’s Rule, Quiz 02 Lecture, Collaborative lab work

Ordinary Differential Equations: Euler’s

11 Method Lecture, Collaborative lab work

12 Midterm II Paper based exam

13 Higher-Order Taylor Methods Lecture, Collaborative lab work

14 Runge-Kutta Methods Paper-based exam

Review, Collaborative lab work, Paper-based exam

15 Review and Pre-Final grading (Pre-Final grading)

Course Learning Outcomes

Active
Word What will be done/produced? How this learning outcome will be achieved

Understand the basic concepts of root Through lectures, in-class activities, and problem-
finding, interpolation, numerical solving sessions, students will develop a conceptual
integration, and ordinary differential understanding of these numerical methods and their
Understand equations. applications.

Apply root finding algorithms, Through collaborative lab works and individual
interpolation, numerical integration, assignments, students will apply their knowledge of
and ODE solvers to solve practical numerical methods to solve real-world problems
Apply problems. and data analysis.

Through problem sets and exams, students will

Evaluate the accuracy and efficiency demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate the
Evaluate of numerical methods. numerical methods and their implementation.

Communicate mathematical concepts Through lab reports and presentations, students will
Communicat and results effectively in written and practice communicating their results and insights in
e oral forms. a clear and concise manner.

Learn Develop the ability to learn and adapt Through independent research and self-study,
to new mathematical concepts and students will acquire new mathematical knowledge
techniques. beyond the scope of the course and develop the
Active
Word What will be done/produced? How this learning outcome will be achieved

ability to apply it to novel problems.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Method:

● Lectures: to introduce new topics and concepts

● Problem-solving sessions: to work on problems related to the topics covered in the lectures

● Collaborative lab works: to apply the numerical methods to practical problems and data analysis

● Quizzes: to check the understanding of the topics covered in the lectures

● Practice exams: to prepare for the midterm and final exams

Reading List:

Publishing
Type Authors Title year ISBN Publisher/Web site

Burden, R.L. 978-0-

and Faires, Numerical Analysis 9th 538-
Textbook J.D. edition 2010 73351-9 Cengage Learning

Kincaid, D. Numerical Analysis: 978-0-

Reference and Cheney, Mathematics of Scientific 534- American Mathematical
Book W. Computing 2002 38905-3 Society

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

C Description Quantity (%)

Assignments Assignments 5%

Quizzes In-class quizzes 20%

Midterm Exams Two midterm exams 30% (15% each)

Final Exam Written Exam 40%

Tutorial Participation Participation in class discussions and activities 5%

Student Workload:

Activity Quantity Time

Homework Assignments 2 One Week

In-Class Quizzes 2 At most 40 Minutes

Activity Quantity Time

Midterm Exams 2 At most 100 minutes

Final Exam 1 100 minutes

Technology and Programs:

● MATLAB or Python for numerical calculations and data analysis

● Latex for writing reports and assignments

● Learning Management System (LMS) for accessing course materials and submitting assignments

Grading scale:
A 95-100 Excellent
A- 90-95
B+ 85-90 Very Good
B 80-85
B- 75-80
C+ 70-75 Good
C 65-70
C- 60-65
D+ 55-60 Acceptable
D 50-55
F 0-50 Unacceptable

Class Policies:
Students are required to abide by the Academic Policy of Suleyman Demirel University. Cheating will
not be tolerated. Working in groups on homework problems is encouraged. Talking or looking at your
classmate’s paper during a quiz/exam is not allowed under any circumstances. All forms of cheating are
grounds for a failing grade in the course for all parties involved.

Errors and Point Deductions:

 Lack of participation: up to 50%-point deduction depending on the severity of the issue.
 Poor problem-solving skills: up to 30%-point deduction.
 Poor communication and collaboration with other students: up to 20%-point deduction.

Appeals:
 You are allowed to appeal (Exams/Quizzes/Assignments) within one week, after the points are
shared with you.
 In case of medical certificates, inform the instructor well before time (i.e. exam day) and give the
missing Exam/Quiz with in that week. No late excuses will be entertained in this regard.
Errors:
 Incomplete or incorrect answers: Up to 50% point may be subtracted per question.
 Late submission: Midterms cannot be submitted late.

Quizzes:
There will be a quiz I before Midterm I, second quiz II will be before Midterm II. There will be a total of
2 quizzes, each with equal weightage of 10%.

Grading Rubrics:
Midterm exams:
There will be 2 Midterm exams, each covering the material up to that point in the course. Midterms will
be closed-book, open-ended questions, and each will last for at most 100 minutes. Each midterm is
weighted at 15% of the overall course grade.

The grading rubric for the midterm exams is as follows:

Type of Grade
examination range Description

Students who score within this range will demonstrate an exceptional

understanding of the course materials and can provide thorough and accurate
Midterm 90- answers to the questions asked. They will demonstrate a high level of mastery and
exam 100 application of the numerical methods learned.

Students who score within this range will demonstrate a good understanding of the
course materials and can provide satisfactory answers to the questions asked. They
Midterm will demonstrate an adequate level of mastery and application of the numerical
exam 70-89 methods learned.

Students who score within this range will demonstrate a limited understanding of
the course materials and may struggle to provide accurate answers to the questions
Midterm asked. They will demonstrate a basic level of mastery and application of the
exam 50-69 numerical methods learned.

Students who score within this range will demonstrate a poor understanding of the
course materials and will struggle to provide accurate answers to the questions
Midterm asked. They will demonstrate little mastery and application of the numerical
exam 0-49 methods learned.

Lab works/ Tutorial Participation:

There will be weekly collaborative lab/tutorial works throughout the course, which will account for 5% of
the final grade. These lab works will involve groups of 2-3 students working together on topics learned in
class.
The grading rubric for the lab works is as follows:
Type of Grade
examination range Description

Groups who score within this range will consistently demonstrate exceptional
collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills throughout the lab
works. They will demonstrate a high level of understanding and application of the
Lab works 90-100 numerical methods learned.

Groups who score within this range will demonstrate satisfactory collaboration,
problem-solving, and communication skills throughout the lab works. They will
demonstrate an adequate level of understanding and application of the numerical
Lab works 70-89 methods learned.

Groups who score within this range will demonstrate limited collaboration,
problem-solving, and communication skills throughout the lab works. They will
demonstrate a basic level of understanding and application of the numerical
Lab works 50-69 methods learned.

Groups who score within this range will demonstrate poor collaboration, problem-
solving, and communication skills throughout the lab works. They will
demonstrate little understanding and application of the numerical methods
Lab works 0-49 learned.

Final Exam:
The final examination is designed to test the knowledge and understanding of all the topics covered
throughout the course. The exam will be closed-book and will consist of open-ended questions that
require students to demonstrate their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The duration of the final
exam will be 3 hours.
Grading Rubric:

Type of Grade
Examination Range Description

Demonstrates a deep understanding of all the topics covered in the course,

shows exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and presents
Final Exam 90-100 clear and concise explanations.

Shows a good understanding of most of the topics covered in the course,

demonstrates adequate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and presents
Final Exam 70-89 explanations that are mostly clear and concise.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of some of the topics covered in the course,

shows some problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and presents
Final Exam 50-69 explanations that are not always clear or concise.

Demonstrates a lack of understanding of most of the topics covered in the

course, shows little to no problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and
Final Exam 0-49 presents explanations that are often unclear or incomplete.

Errors and Points Subtracted:

For the final examination, errors may include but are not limited to:
  Incomplete answers
 Incorrect answers
 Lack of clarity in writing
 Lack of organization in answers
For each error made, points will be subtracted as follows:
 Incomplete answers: up to 80% points per question
 Incorrect answers: up to 10% points per question
 Lack of clarity in writing: up to 70% points per question
 Lack of organization in answers: up to 50% points per question

Late Submission: Late submissions for the final examination will not be accepted, except in cases of
documented medical or personal emergencies.