ENG1603

Engineering systems

S Jenvey (Caulfield), R Jones (Clayton), and G Vains (Gippsland)

4 points
* 26 lectures and 13 tutorial hours
* First/second semesters, Clayton
* Second semester, Caulfield
* Second semester, Gippsland
* Prerequisites: VCE Specialist Mathematics or ENG1901 or MAT1910
* Corequisite: ENG1902

Objectives To develop an understanding of the methods of formulating practical engineering problems across a wide range of engineering disciplines in mathematical terms; to develop the understanding and skills to apply relevant mathematical methods of solution to these problems; to develop confidence in the application of mathematical techniques to engineering problems.

Synopsis The application of mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in engineering will be taught in an integrated fashion by using realistic engineering problems to motivate, develop and apply the mathematical principles and techniques. Topics will comprise problem formulation in functional engineering terms; quantitative formulation based on scientific laws and engineering constraints; selection and application of appropriate mathematical solution methods based on the topics matrices and linear equations, ordinary differential equations, partial differentiation and Fourier series; engineering significance of the solutions.

Assessment Written examination (3 hours): 60%
* Assignments: 30%
* Tests and problems: 10%

Prescribed texts

To be advised

Recommended texts

Arianrhod R J and Norton P N An introduction to using the DERIVE package current edn, Monash U
Carnahan B, Luther H A and Wilkes J O Applied numerical methods Wiley, 1969
Englefield M J Mathematical methods for engineering and science students Edward Arnold, 1987
Felder R M and Rousseau R W Elementary principles of chemical processes Wiley, 1986
Others to be advised