Engineering computer applications
BI BN BM BR BEC
K R Spriggs
4.5 points * 13 lecture hours, 26 tutorial hours and 26 laboratory hours * First semester * Gippsland/internal * Prerequisites: GEG1123, GEG1132, GAS1611, GAS2741
Systematic definition and characterisation of engineering problems. Determination of software, computer hardware and practical constraints. Selection of appropriate solution techniques for a range of real engineering problems. Construction of an interactive computer simulation/model of typical problems including graphical output, user interaction and their use in forming engineering judgements between options. Validation of models/simulations based on model sensitivity, error analysis and domain applicability. Particular emphasis on the engineering use of advanced spreadsheets.
Assessment
Computer project: 35% * Seminar: 15% * Assignments: 40% * Activities: 10%
Recommended texts
Mathews J Numerical models for mathematics, science and engineering Prentice-Hall, 1992
Rieder W G and Busby H R Introductory engineering modelling: Emphasising differential models and computer simulations Wiley, 1986