Engineering Computations 2
Description
This course introduces students to the principles of engineering computations and probability/statistics. Its purpose is to develop the student's ability to write MATLAB code to solve numerical and statistical problems of engineering interest.
Availability
UoN Singapore
- Trimester 1 - 2016 (Singapore)
- Trimester 1 - 2017 (Singapore)
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2016
- Semester 2 - 2017
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Implement basic numerical algorithms for computing solutions of single non-linear equations and systems of linear equations
2. Implement algorithms for interpolation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and numerical integration
3. Implement numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations
4. Implement numerical methods for solving parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations
5. Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method
Content
The content of the course includes:
- The numerical solution of nonlinear algebraic equations
- The numerical solution of systems of linear equations
- Interpolation and curve fitting
- Numerical integration and differentiation
- Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
- Central difference solutions to partial differential equations
- Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method
Assumed Knowledge
GENG1003 and MATH2310
Assessment Items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Quiz: Quiz 1
Quiz: Quiz 2
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact Hours
Callaghan and UoN Singapore
Computer Lab
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Students enrolled in the part-time evening programme at UoN Singapore will receive equivalent instruction delivered in a block mode of 7 teaching weeks
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term