Course Overview
This course is to be taken in conjunction with ELEX 7020 and will cover numerical analysis techniques used for constrained and unconstrained maximization problems, ordinary differential equations, root finding, and the solution of non-linear equations. Engineering applications are emphasized and MatLab is used throughout as the computing tool.
Prerequisite(s)
- ELEX 7020 or can be taken concurrently
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$312.81
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the effects of round off error in numeric computations.
- Solve nonlinear equations using gradient and non gradient search techniques such as fixed point iteration, incremental search, bisection method, Newton's method, the secant method, the bisection method, the golden section search, and false position methods.
- Describe situations in which search methods may fail.
- Analyze the convergence rates of numeric algorithms
- Solve one dimensional and multidimensional unconstrained and constrained nonlinear programming problems using both gradient and non-gradient algorithms.
- Solve a set of nonlinear ordinary differential equations using numeric integration, including adaptive step size algorithms.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Scientific Computing 1 (ELEX 7021) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of ELEX 7021 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33004
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 33004
- $312.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 28 | Sat | 11:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Heshmatzadeh
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will be delivered 100% in-person at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Please check the Learning Hub-D2L two days after registration. This course contains six labs, each of which are three hours in length, and a two-hour final exam for a total of 20 hours of scheduled time. Taking ELEX 0362 is recommended but not required prior to taking this course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 33223
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 33223
- $312.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 28 | Sat | 14:01 - 17:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Heshmatzadeh
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will be delivered 100% in-person at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Please check the Learning Hub-D2L two days after registration. This course contains six labs, each of which are three hours in length, and a two-hour final exam for a total of 20 hours of scheduled time. Taking ELEX 0362 is recommended but not required prior to taking this course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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