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In this course we will cover the theory, examples, and Matlab application scripts for several topics including:

1. The solution of second order and fourth order ordinary differential equations (ODEs);

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2. Two-dimensional elliptical partial differential equations (PDEs);

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3. Stress Analysis;

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4. Vibrations and eigen-problems;

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5: Transient and dynamic time histories;

Etc.