ENG1060

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

Leader: J Bennett

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (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: 1. 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 2. To develop structured problem solving techniques and to develop a knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to write simple programs.

Assessment: Written examination (3 hours): 70% + Continuous assessment: 30%

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

Corequisites: ENG1091 or MTH1030

Prohibitions: ENG1602