WESTERN LEYTE COLLEGE OF ORMOC CITY, INC

A. Bonifacio St., Ormoc City, Leyte

Tel Nos. (053) 255-8549; 561-5310

COLLEGE OF ICT & ENGINEERING

COURSE SYLLABUS

CpE-Num221 – Numerical Methods

Second Semester A.Y: 2023-2024

WLC VISION : The Western Leyte College of Ormoc City, Inc. envisions itself to be a Center of Academic Excellence whereby students are empowered to become globally
competent and competitive.

WLC MISSION : The Western Leyte College of Ormoc City, Inc. commits itself to provide quality education for the masses as its avowed mission anchored on the trinity of values-
WISDOM-LEADERSHIP-and-COMMITMENT.

CICTE Goals :
 Provide quality instruction to produce competent and effective Computer Professionals and Engineering Technologists;
 Undertake activities that will provide students opportunities to develop computing solutions, leadership skills and moral values;
 Conduct research in line with ICT & Engineering.
 Engage in extension services in the service area in the form of technology transfer/ICT resources, information dissemination, trainings,
seminar-workshops, demonstration activities on different thrusts in ICT & Engineering.
CICTE Objectives :

 To provide quality basic instruction in Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering;
 To continuously strengthen and enhance existing curriculum to make it relevant to the demands of the society and workplace;
 To undertake and sustain activities that will give students opportunities to be trained in leadership, scientific and computing
research, extension, cultural and moral aspects, making them global catalyst of ICT & Engineering leaders.
 To strive for the promotion of a strong collaboration among organizational components, faculty, administration, and community to
deliver quality and orderly service to the clientele.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The graduates have the ability to:

a. Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession,

b. Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses, particularly in response to the needs of the communities’ ones serves
c. Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects
d. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”

CpE01. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering problems;
CpE02. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
CpE03. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
CpE04. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
CpE05. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems;
CpE06. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
CpE07. Ability to communicate effectively;
CpE08. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
CpE09. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
CpE10. Knowledge of contemporary issues;
CpE11. Ability to use techniques, sills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and
CpE12. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.

Institutional Outcome
 Compete locally and globally as IT/CS professionals and Computer Engineers/technologists that can develop an advance ICT and Computer-based systems
& networks projects.

A. Course Details
Course Code CPE – Num221
Course Name Numerical Methods
This course is an introduction to numerical methods, which are mathematical techniques for solving problems with numerical
approximation. The focus is on developing and understanding algorithms for finding roots of nonlinear equations, numerical
Course Description
integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization and curve fitting. The course covers both
theory and practical implementation of numerical methods in computer programming.
Credit Units 3 units
Type Lecture / Lab
Course Prerequisite CPE – Ele311
Total Hours 54
Consultation Hours Hours
B. Course Outcome and Relationship to Program Outcome [I – (Introduce) D – (Demonstrate) P – (Perform)]

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to CpE01 CpE02 CpE03 CpE04 CpE05 CpE06 CpE07 CpE08 CpE09 CpE10 CpE11 CpE12

Develop and implement numerical algorithms to solve mathematical

I I I I I
problems

Evaluate the accuracy and stability of numerical methods I I

Choose appropriate numerical methods for a given problem D D D

P
Analyze the computational complexity of numerical algorithms I P P P
I

Implement numerical methods in computer programs D D D D D

C. Lecture Learning Plan

 Teaching and Learning
Duration Outcomes-based Assessment Tools References/
Intended Learning Outcomes (i=ILO) Topics Strategies
(Hours) (OBA) Resources
(TLA)

After the completion of this course/subject, Student

students can: Handbook
1. Familiarize the WLC mission and vision and WLC Mission and Vision 1 Hour
policies ICT & Engineering Mission and Vision
Values: Students will adhere to the WLC
policies by knowing its mission and vision and
in due course developing within them the
value
of appreciation and good impression of the
course. 1. Lectures: The course will  Quizzes and exams: Quizzes
12 Hrs involve traditional and exams will be used to
1. Root-finding methods lecture-style assess students'
 Solve mathematical problems using  bisection method, presentations where the understanding of key
numerical methods: The student will gain  false position method, instructor will provide an concepts, principles, and
the knowledge and skills needed to apply  Newton-Raphson method overview of key concepts, theories related to numerical
numerical methods to solve a variety of principles, and theories methods. These assessments
mathematical problems. This will involve 2. Numerical integration related to numerical will include multiple-choice
developing algorithms and using them to  trapezoidal rule, methods. This will questions, short answer
find solutions to problems such as finding  Simpson's rule, include explanations of questions, and problem-
roots of nonlinear equations, numerical  Gaussian quadrature algorithms, mathematical solving questions.
integration, and numerical solution of background, and
differential equations. 3. Numerical solution of ordinary 12 Hrs practical applications.  Homework assignments:
differential equations Homework assignments will
 Evaluate the performance of numerical  Euler's method, 2. In-class be used to reinforce learning
methods: The student will learn how to  Runge-Kutta methods demonstrations and and provide students with
evaluate the accuracy and stability of exercises: The instructor additional opportunities to
numerical methods, and how to choose 4. Numerical solution of partial will provide in-class apply their knowledge and
the appropriate method for a given differential equations demonstrations and skills. These assignments will
problem. They will also learn how to  finite difference method exercises to help students include both individual and
assess the computational complexity of understand the practical group work.
numerical algorithms and how to analyze 5. Optimization applications of numerical
their performance in terms of time and  gradient descent, 12 Hrs methods. This will
memory usage.  conjugate gradient, involve working through  Group projects: Group
 Newton's method sample problems, projects will provide
 Implement numerical algorithms in reviewing algorithms, students with opportunities
computer programs: The student will 6. Curve fitting and conducting hands-on to work on real-world
gain experience in implementing  least squares, activities to reinforce problems and apply the
numerical algorithms in computer  polynomial regression learning. concepts and principles
programs using programming languages 12 Hrs learned in the course. The
such as Python, MATLAB, etc. They will 3. Group projects and projects will be evaluated
learn how to write assignments: Students based on the quality of the
will be encouraged to solution, the level of
work in small groups on understanding
 projects and assignments demonstrated, and the ability
related to numerical to apply the numerical
code to solve mathematical problems methods. This will methods.
and how to use existing libraries and 12 Hrs provide opportunities for
functions to perform numerical students to apply their  Presentations: Students will
computations. knowledge and skills, be required to give
collaborate with others, presentations on the topics
and gain experience covered in the course. This
working on real-world will provide opportunities
20 Hrs problems. for students to demonstrate
their understanding of the
4. In-class discussions and material, develop their
debates: The instructor presentation skills, and
will facilitate in-class receive feedback from their
discussions and debates peers and instructor.
to encourage critical
12 Hrs thinking, problem
solving, and  Final exam: A final exam will
communication skills. be given at the end of the
This will involve asking course to assess students'
open-ended questions, overall understanding of the
encouraging students to material and their ability to
share their thoughts and apply the numerical
15 Hrs ideas, and fostering a methods. The exam will
supportive learning include a combination of
environment. multiple-choice questions,
short answer questions, and
5. Online resources and problem-solving questions.
tutorials: The instructor
will provide access to
online resources and
tutorials to supplement
the course content and
provide additional
opportunities for
learning. This may
include online lectures,
simulations, and
interactive tools, as well
as additional reading
materials, videos, and
quizzes.
D. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS POLICY
Course Requirements Each student is required to:
1.) At least attend the online and face-to-face class hours
2.) Submit individual/group assignments/projects
3.) Give a presentation of topics assigned to him/her; and
4.) Pass the major exams.
Class Policy Missed work or exam. Any student who missed to give class presentation, submit a work assignment, or to take a test should consult the concerned
instructor for immediate compliance.
Cheating and plagiarism. Any student who committed any form of academic dishonesty shall be given disciplinary action provided in the WLC
Student’s Manual/Handbook.

GRADING SYSTEM REFERENCES/RESOURCES

Lecture 1. Craig, J. J. (2005). Introduction to robotics: mechanics and control. Pearson education.
20% Quizzes 2. Spong, M. W., Vidyasagar, M., & Hutchinson, S. (2006). Robot dynamics and control. John
30% Projects/Assignments Wiley & Sons.
10 % Participation
3. Siciliano, B., & Khatib, O. (2008). Springer handbook of robotics. Springer.
40% Term Exams
4. Lynch, K. M., & Park, F. C. (2007). Introduction to robotic mechanical systems: theory,
100%
methods, and algorithms. Springer.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Laptop (internet, camera, and microphone)
2. Digital pad/ Marker
3. Google applications and Quizizz

Prepared by: Reviewed and Recommended by: Approved by:

GAMALIEL B. PELIŇO MARTIN L. MARTINEZ, MSME(cand) CHERYL M. TARRE, DBA (cand), MST-CS, MSCS
Instructor BSCpE-Program Head Dean, College of ICT & Engineering