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Numerical Methods in Engineering (ENGR20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Prof. Andrew Ooi
Semester 2
Prof. Andrew Ooi
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Overview
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The aim of this subject is to equip students with computational tools for solving common physical engineering problems. The focus of the lectures is on archetypical physical engineering problems and their solutions via the effective implementation of classical algorithms.
Indicative content: basic programming concepts and construction such as: arrays, loops, conditional statements and functions; numerical computation techniques such as: root finding, systems of linear algebraic equations, least squares, interpolation, differentiation, integration, numerical integration of ordinary differential equations and two-point boundary value problems, numerical stability and convergence, numerical schemes using Fourier analysis
Intended learning outcomes
At completion of this subject students should be able to:
- 1. Gain a basic understanding of the computational representation of physical, linear and multi‐domain systems and the numerical approaches appropriate to the systems
- 2. Understand the numerical complexity of programs and its consequences in the resulting computational outcomes
- 3. Have the capability to numerically regress data
- 4. Gain basic understanding of the role of computational techniques in the practice of professional engineering, including in the design, analysis and validations of physical systems
Generic skills
- Application of knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.
- Effective communication about computational efficiency
- Capacity to reason and solve problems.
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Last updated: 8 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10008 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10022 | Linear Algebra: Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission to MC-ENG Mechanical, MC-ENG Mechanical with Business, or MC-ENG Mechanical with Aerospace.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30003 | Numerical Programming for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 8 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 - individual written report, including coding.
| Week 5 | 25% |
Assignment 2 - Individual written report including coding
| Week 11 | 35% |
Final exam - Closed Book
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 8 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrew Ooi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Prof. Andrew Ooi
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Ooi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Prof. Andrew Ooi
Last updated: 8 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Science Course Master of Engineering Major Mechanical Systems Major Mechatronics Systems Major Electrical Systems Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 8 November 2022