NE 765 Verification and Validation in Scientific Computing
3 Credit Hours
Advances in scientific computing have made modeling and simulation an important part of engineering and science. This course provides students with understanding and knowledge of comprehensive and systematic development of concepts, principles and procedures for verification, and validation of models and simulations.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing in College of Engineering or College of Science.
Course Objectives
The methods discussed in class will be applied to wide range of technical fields of engineering (including nuclear and mechanical engineering) and technology. The theory lectures and assignments will be complemented with demonstration computer exercises, examples and a computer project on uncertainty propagation in modeling.
Course Requirements
- Quizzes will be given weekly.
- Homework is due one week from the day assigned.
- Attendance is recommended.
- Exam: There will be one exam.
- Course Projects: One course project will be assigned during the semester.
Textbook
Required:
Class notes, provided
Recommended:
W. Oberkampt and C. Roy, Verification and Validation in Scientific Computing, Cambridge University Press, 2010
P. Roache, Fundamentals of Verification and Validation, Hermosa Publishers, 2009.
Created 4/18/2022