FNEG1003Engineering Computations and Procedural Programming

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the use of computers in engineering. The course assumes that students have basic computer literacy but no prior exposure to computer programming. It has the objective of achieving basic competency in a high-level programming language as well as improving problem-solving skills.

Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2024.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe a programmer's perspective of how computers work using an "input-processing-output" model.

2. Translate a simple problem into an algorithm suitable for solving on a computer.

3. Use the basic elements of programming languages including data types, variables, arrays, operators, program flow control, and functions.

4. Write, run and debug programs implementing computer solvable algorithms.

5. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in the use of spreadsheets to perform engineering calculations and prepare graphs/tables/etc for inclusion in engineering reports.

Content

The following topics are covered:

• The use of common programming language libraries
• Variables and data types
• Operators
• Program flow control
• Functions
• Arrays, lists and strings
• File I/O
• Basic algorithmic principles for solving numerical problems in engineering

Requisite

This course is equivalent to ENGG1003. If you have successfully completed ENGG1003, you cannot enrol in FNEG1003.

This course is only available to students enrolled in the

Diploma in Engineering [40128] and the

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering [40305] programs.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Written Assignment: Assignment 2

Written Assignment: Assignment 3

In Term Test: Mid Term Exam

Online Open Book Formal Examination: Final Examination

Course outline

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