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Course Detail

Course Name Scientific Computing
Course Code 26DS633
Program M Tech in Data Science
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore, Bengaluru

Syllabus

Unit 1

Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, linear systems of equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, stability of systems using eigenvalue analysis, Taylor series, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, and higher-order accuracy schemes for integration and differentiation.

Unit 2

Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), iterative methods, numerical methods including error analysis, stability and convergence, and Runge–Kutta methods.

Unit 3

Data-driven modelling, Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD), Koopman Theory, system identification techniques for nonlinear systems, and Physics-Informed Neural Networks.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • This course helps students understand established conventional computational techniques.

  • This course helps students understand the concepts related to probability, statistics, linear algebra and partial differential equations, as well as the methods used to solve these equations.

  • This course aims to help students implement computational methods using MATLAB and Python.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the students will be able to,

  • CO1: Develop mathematical models to describe natural/engineering/physical systems.

  • CO2: Solve differential equations using numerical schemes.

  • CO3: Analyze the stability of systems using dynamical systems theory.

  • CO4: Develop data-driven models of different engineering/natural/physical systems.

CO-PO Mapping

PO/PSO

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

CO

CO1

3

3

2

2

–

–

3

1

2

CO2

3

3

3

2

–

–

3

1

2

CO3

3

3

2

3

1

–

3

2

2

CO4

2

3

3

3

1

1

3

3

3

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment component

Internal / External

Suggested Assessment Methods

Weightage (%)

Continuous Assessment

– Theory (CAT)

Internal

Problem-solving assignments, quizzes (conceptual & numerical), short tests (open/closed book), analytical exercises 

20%

Continuous Assessment

– Lab (CAL)

Internal

Computational exercises using Python/MATLAB, mini computational tasks

30%

Mid-Term Examination 

Internal

Written examination focusing on analytical problem solving and modelling 

20%

End Semester Assessment

External

Term Project /

Hybrid mode: Written exam + problem-solving/modelling questions; may include a small computational component depending on course delivery

30%

Text Books / References

  1. Gilbert Strang, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 2015.
  2. Kutz, J. Nathan, Data-Driven Modeling & Scientific Computation: Methods for Complex Systems & Big Data, Oxford University press, 2013.
  3. Arfken, George. B., and Weber, Hans. J., Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Sixth Edition, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005

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