Week 07-08: Introduction to Numerical Differentiation and Numerical Integration.

 

Learning Outcomes:

Calculus is the mathematics of change. Because engineers must continuously deal with systems and processes that change, calculus is an essential tool of our profession. Standing at the heart of calculus are the related mathematical concepts of differentiation and integration.

 

Lesson Plan:

Lecture 01: Motivation for the Physicists.

Lecture 02: Studying Mathematical Background.

Lecture 03: Discussion on Noncomputer Methods for Differentiation and Integration.

Lecture 04: Learning the Numerical Differentiation and Integration in Physics.

Lecture 05: High-Accuracy Differentiation Formulas.

Lecture 06: Solving the Exercises.