ENG1060

Computing for engineers ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: J Bennett

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (Day)
OS-IRAN First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
OS-IRAN Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: General rules for software development and design. Errors. Data Types, Variables, Expressions, Control Statements M-Files. Numerical Techniques: Gauss Elimination, Solution of Non-linear Equations, Optimisation, Curve Fitting, Numerical Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations.

Objectives: To develop an understanding of commonly used numerical methods for solving engineering problems; the ability to appropriately apply numerical methods to engineering problems and to know some of the limitations of such methods. To develop structured problem solving techniques and to develop a knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to write simple programs.

Assessment: 70% written examination (3 hours), 30% continuous assessment

Contact Hours: 2 hrs lectures, 2 hrs laboratory, 1 hr practice classes and 7 hrs private study, per week

Prohibitions: ENG1602