GEOE 359 Applied Quantitative Analysis in Geological Engineering Units: 3.50
The theory and use of numerical computational procedures to solve geo-engineering problems. The utility, significance and widespread applicability of analytical and numerical techniques will be illustrated in the evaluation and solution of practical problems. Methods for: solution of simultaneous linear equations, curve fitting, solution of the algebraic eigenvalue problem, interpolation, least-squares, error propagation and geostatistics are included.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.5, Tut: 0)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.5, Tut: 0)
Requirements: Prerequisites: GEOE 249 and MTHE 225 (or MTHE 232) and APSC 174 and APSC 143 or MNTC 313 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: CHEE 209
Exclusions: MTHE 272
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 15
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 15
Engineering Design 12
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Program certain numerical methods proficiently in MATLAB.
- Apply general numerical methods to solve complex, geological engineering and science computational problems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of data collection process, data errors and data input/output for numerical analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different numerical algorithms for a given engineering/science calculation.