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Course Code     : AMAT 41363

Title                  : Qualitative and Quantitative Behavior of the Solutions of Ordinary Differential        

                              Equations

Pre-requisites   : AMAT 22292

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, the student should be able to 

1. obtain the numerical solutions of differential equations

2. examine the existence, uniqueness and stability of the solutions

3. analyze the asymptotic behavior of the solutions

4. implement the numerical methods of ordinary differential equations using appropriate software

5. use appropriate techniques for solving real-world problems.

 Course Contents:     

Linear Differential Equations: First-Order Linear Differential Equations, Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations, Routh-Hurwitz Criteria, Converting Higher-Order Equations to First-Order Systems, First-Order Linear Systems: Constant Coefficients, Diagonalizations, Methods for Computing the Matrix Exponential, The Fundamental Theorem for Linear Systems, Phase-Plane Analysis, Gershgorin's Theorem, An Example: Pharmacokinetics Model.

Qualitative Theory of Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations: Introduction to Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations, The Fundamental Existence-Uniqueness Theorem, The Maximal Interval of Existence, Linearization, Stability and Liapunov Functions, Phase Plane Analysis, Stable and Unstable Manifolds, Bifurcations, Periodic Solutions, Poincaré-Bendixson Theorem, Dulac’s Criteria

Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations: Review of Numerical Methods, Stability and Convergence Properties of Numerical Schemes, Absolute Stability and Stiff Equations, Implementation of Analytical and Numerical Solutions Using Appropriate Software.                                                                                                                                  

 Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures, computer laboratory sessions, tutorial discussions and presentations.

 Assessment: Based on tutorials, tests, presentations and end of course examination.

 Recommended Reading      :

  1. Chapra, S.C. (4th Ed., 2017). Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, McGraw Hill.
  2. Verhulst, F. (2012). Nonlinear Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Springer.
  3.  Allen, L.J.S. (2007). An Introduction to Mathematical Biology, Pearson.
  4. Perko, L. (2001). Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Springer.
  5. Van Loan, C.F. (2000). Introduction to Scientific Computing: A Matrix-Vector Approach Using MATLAB, Prentice Hall.

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Course Code    : AMAT 32353

Title                   : Mechanics III

Pre-requisites   : AMAT 21272

 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

  • describe Eularian angles and apply in symmetrical tops
  • solve and explain the problems small oscillation and normal modes
  • explain the D’Alambert’s principal 4. explain the Hamilton principal and derive Hamilton’s equation of motion
  • demonstrate the ability to apply Poisson and Lagrangian brackets and their properties
  • understand and apply the Canonical transformation and determine generating functions
  • compare Hamilton’s equations of motion in Poisson brackets.

 Course Content:

Rigid body kinematics: Eularian angles, Motion of a symmetrical top, small oscillations and Normal modes, D’Alambert’s principal.

Hamiltonian formalism of mechanics: Hamilton’s principle and Hamilton’s equations of motion, Poisson and Lagrangian brackets and their properties, Hamilton’s equations of motion in Poisson brackets.

Canonical transformations: Canonical transformation and generating functions

 Method of Teaching and Learning :  A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

 Assessment: Based on tutorials, tests and end of course examination.

 Recommended Reading:

1. Rao, A.V. (2011). Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies: A Systematic approach, Cambridge University Press.

2. Chorlton, F. (2nd Ed., 2019). Textbook of Dynamics, D. Van Nostrand.

3. Gignoux C & Silvestre-Brac, B. (2014). Solved Problems in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, Springer Netherlands.

4. Kelley, J.D. & Leventhal, J.J. (2016). Problems in Classical and Quantum Mechanics: Extracting the Underlying Concepts. Springer.

5. Strauch, D. (2009). Classical Mechanics, An Introduction, Springer.

6. Goldstein, H., Poole, C. P. & Safko, J. (3rd Ed., 2011). Classical Mechanics, Pearson.

7. Mondal, C.R. (2005). Classical Mechanics, Prentice Hall of India. 8. Ramsey, A.S. (1975). Dynamics, Parts I & II, Cambridge University Press.

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Course Code  :           AMAT 32333

Title                :           Introduction to Fluid Dynamics

Pre-requisites :           PMAT 22293

 

Learning Outcomes   :

At the end of this course the student will be able to

  • identify fluid flow motions and their properties
  • formulate equations of motions based on three conservation laws
  • simplify equations of motions considering flow characteristics and apply them in real world problems
  • identify appropriate boundary conditions
  • make use of complex analysis for two-dimensional fluid motions
  • distinguish the dominant terms through dimensional analysis.

 Course Content         :

Vector Analysis Review: Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates, Gradient, Divergence and curl.

Basic Principles of Fluid Dynamics: Fluids and fluid flow variables, Streamlines and path lines, Lagrangian and Euler approaches for describing fluid motions, Reynold’s Transport Theorem, conservation of mass (equation of continuity), momentum and energy

Newtonian fluid: Inviscid and viscous fluids, Euler’s equation of Motion, Vorticity, irrotational motion under conservative forces, Bernoulli’s equation

Boundary condition: Inlet and outlet conditions, no slip condition, pressure boundary conditions, radial and axisymmetric boundary conditions.

Flow in Pipes: Laminar flow in pipes, Pressure drop and head loss, flows in non-circular and inclined pipes.

Two-Dimensional Motion: Stream function and plotting streamlines, Complex potential, Sources and sinks, Vortices, Doublets and image systems, Milne-Thompson theorem.

Axi-symmetric Motion: Stokes’ stream function in three dimensional flows.

Dimensional Analysis and modeling: Nondimensionalization of equations

 Method of Teaching and Learning : A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions

 Assessment     :           Based on tutorials, tests and end of course examination.

 Recommended Reading       :

1. Ruban, A.I. & Gajjar, J.S.B. (1 st Ed., 2014). Fluid Dynamics (classical fluid dynamics), Oxford.

2. Cengel, Y.A. & Cimbala, J.M. (2006). Fluid Mechanics (Fundamentals and Applications), McGraw Hill.

3. Feistauer, M. (1993). Mathematical Methods in Fluid Dynamics, Chapman and Hall/CRC.

4. Chorin, A.J. & Marsden, J.E. (2012). A Mathematical Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Springer Science & Business Media.

5. Henningson, D.H. & Berggren, B. (2005). Fluid Dynamics Theory and Computation, Stockholm.

6. Chorlton, F. (2005). Textbook of Fluid Dynamics, CBS Publishers & Distributors.

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Course Code  :           AMAT 32343

Title                :           Mathematics for Finance II

Pre-requisites :           AMAT 31303

 

Learning outcomes:

On successfully completion of the course the student will be able to

  • derive the payoff/profit diagrams for given trading strategy
  • calculate the option price on various underlying assets using Binomial tree method
  • solve Black-Scholes equation numerically
  • identify the Greeks and their use
  • define appropriate Swap strategies.

 Course Contents:

Trading Strategies: Single option and stock, Spreads: Bull spread, Bear Spread, Box spreads, Butterfly spreads and Combinations: Straddle, Strips and Straps.

Option Pricing using Binomial Trees: A one-step binomial model and a no-arbitrage argument, Risk-neutral valuation, Two-step binomial trees, Put and Call options, American options, Delta, Matching volatility with u and d, binomial tree formulas, increasing the number of steps, create spreadsheet application.

The Black-Scholes Formula: Brownian motion, martingales, stochastic calculus, Ito processes, stochastic models of security prices, Black-Scholes Merton Model, Black-Scholes Pricing formula on call and put options, Applying formula to other assets.

Numerical Solutions to Black-Scholes Equation: Converting to parabolic type, Finite difference methods, FTCS, BTCS and Crank-Nicholson Schemes for Black-Scholes Equation, implement the various numerical schemes using an appropriate software.

Option Greeks: Definition of Greeks, Greek Measures for Portfolios.

Swaps: swap, swap term, prepaid swap, notional amount, swap spread, deferred swap, simple commodity swap, interest rate swap

 Method of Teaching and Learning : A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions

 Assessment     :           Based on tutorials, tests and end of course examination

 Recommended Readings:

  1. Hull, J.C. (10th Ed., 2018). Options, Futures and Other Derivatives, Pearson.
  2. McDonald, R.L. (3rd Ed., 2013). Derivatives Markets, Addison Wesley.
  3. Kosowski, R. & Neftci, S.N. (3rd Ed., 2015). Principles of Financial Engineering, Academic Press.

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Course Unit Code     : AMAT 32323

Course Title               : Mathematical Modeling

Pre-requisites             : PMAT 22282

 

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course unit the student will be able to:

  • explain how the general principles arise in the context of mathematical modeling
  • analyze existing mathematical models using ordinary differential equations
  • formulate simple ODE models for real world problems
  • solve system of ordinary differential equations
  • analyze the qualitative behavior of mathematical models
  •  identify the solutions of difference equations
  • solve system of linear difference equations using Putzer algorithm and Jordan form.

 Course Content:

Introduction to Mathematical Modeling: Philosophy of modeling, Modeling Methodology, Problem formulation, Mathematical Description, Analysis, Interpretation.

Mathematical Modeling Using Ordinary Differential Equations: Classification of ODE, Equilibrium points. First order Differential Equations: Mixing, chemical reactions, Population models: Logistic growth model, Harvesting models, Traffic Dynamic models: Microscopic and macroscopic models. System of Differential equations: Interacting population models (Predator–Prey models, Competition models), Compartment models (Dynamic of infectious disease, Age structured models, Reaction kinetics), Qualitative analysis of models.

Mathematical Modeling Using Difference Equations: First order difference equations, Equilibrium points, asymptotic stability of equilibrium points, System of linear difference equations: Autonomous systems, Discrete analogue of Putzer algorithm, Jordan form, linear periodic systems.

 Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

Assessment : Based on tutorials, tests and end of course examination.

Recommended Textbook:

1. Kapur, J.N. (2015). Mathematical Modeling, New Age International.

2. Bender, A. (2012). An introduction to Mathematical Modeling, Courier Corporation.

3. Haberman, R. (1998). Mathematical Models: Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics and Traffic Flow. SIAM.

4. Allen, L. (2006). An Introduction to Mathematical Biology, Pearson.

5. Elaydi, S. (2005). An Introduction to Difference Equation, Springer.

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