CVEN 302 Spring 2020 Computer Applications in Engineering

CVEN 302 – Spring 2020 Computer Applications in Engineering and Construction Dr. Qi Ying

Instructors n Instructor: Qi Ying n Office: DLEB 411 B n Office Hours: T/TH 3: 30 – 5: 00 pm. Or by appointment via email qying@civil. tamu. edu n Phone: 979 -845 -9709 n TA: Mr. Sunghoon Han n Office Hours: TBA n Email: hansh 87@tamu. edu

Course Objectives n Objectives: Develop efficient, computer-oriented solutions to engineering problems n Learning Outcomes n Write simple program modules n Test program accuracy n Synthesize multiple program modules into larger software packages n Solve engineering problems using appropriate numerical methods n Distill numerical results into readable format to answer analysis and design questions

Course Description n Textbook n Chapra and Canale, “Numerical Methods for Engineers” 7 th edition. n Pre-requisites: ENGR 112, MATH 308 or registration therein n Course website n https: //ceprofs. civil. tamu. edu/qying/cven 302_s pring 2020/CVEN 302. htm

Course Organization n Problem sets n One per week generally n Grade best 8 out of all (~10) n Quizzes n Material from the immediate previous lecture n Maybe given on any days n Open book and open notes n Class participation n 5 points for class participation. n Missing more than one quiz will lead to loss of all 5 points

Grading Problem Sets 35% Class Participation, Quizzes 15% Midterm Exam 1 15% Midterm Exam 2 15% Final Exam 20% A: 90+, B=80 -89, C=70 -79, D=60 -69, F<60

Special Notes n Homework n n “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do. ” No sharing of computer programs or excerpts Programs will be scanned for similarities HW due at the beginning of classes and no late HW is accepted. n Exams n n Bring your own calculator One double-sided 8 ½” X 11” sheet of notes is allowed

Topics Covered

Topics Covered

Topics Covered

Example: PDE and Global distribution of air pollutants Advection Diffusion Reaction, Emission and Removal Monthly mean afternoon (1 to 4 PM) surface ozone concentrations calculated for July using Harvard GEOSCHEM model. (WHO)

Python IDE - Thonny