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BMES-5044: Engineering Mathematics

Description: Introduction to numerical solutions of partial differential equations using the finite element method in one-, two-, and three-dimensions with direct relevance to chemical engineering, biological systems engineering and biomedical engineering and sciences. Partial differential equations and ordinary differential equations using finite differences, model parameter sensitivity analysis, optimization, and data analysis. Pre-requisite: Graduate Standing required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: BMES-5614

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: BSE-5044, CHE-5044

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.77 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 78.34%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Ryan S Senger2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.984
Luke E Achenie202325.0%58.3%8.3%0.0%8.3%0.0%2.921

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W