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MAE 107Computational Methods in Engineering

4 units · MAE · UC San Diego

Introduction to scientific computing and algorithms; iterative methods, systems of linear equations with applications; nonlinear algebraic equations; function interpolation and differentiation and optimal procedures; data fitting and least-squares; numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “MAE 8 or 9, and MATH 18 or 20F or 31AH.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (11 programs).

Required in (4)

  • AeroEng w/Spec Aerothermodynam
  • Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering (B.S.)
  • Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list MAE 107 as a prerequisite (2)

  • MAE 150 Computational Methods for Design
  • MAE 185 Computational Fluid Mechanics