INTERMEDIATE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR ENGINEERS

EMA/EP 471

Course Description

Use of computational tools for the solution of problems encountered in engineering physics applications. Topics covered include orbital mechanics, structural vibrations, beam and plate deformations, heat transfer, neutron diffusion, and criticality. Emphasis will be on modeling, choice of appropriate algorithms, and model validation.

Prerequisties

(EP 271 or COMPSCI 220 ) and (MATH 319 , MATH 320 , MATH 376 or concurrent enrollment), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.33

-1.24% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.44%

0.44% from Historical

A Rate

51.28%

9.09% from Historical

Class Size

-5.56% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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