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Numerical Methods in Engineering (ENGR20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10008 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10022 | Linear Algebra: Advanced | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-MECHENG Master of Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Mechanical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Mechanical with Aerospace specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30003 | Numerical Programming for Engineers | No longer available |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 - individual written report, including coding.
| Week 3 | 10% |
Assignment 2 - Individual written report including coding
| Week 7 | 20% |
Final exam - Closed Book
| End of semester | 40% |
Assigment 3 - individual written report, including coding.
| Week 12 | 25% |
particiption in workshops | From Week 1 to Week 12 | 5% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrew Ooi Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hrs lectures and 24 hrs of workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Prof. Andrew Ooi
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Ooi Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hrs lectures and 24 hrs of workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Prof. Andrew Ooi
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Master of Engineering Course Bachelor of Science Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Major Electrical Engineering Systems Major Mechatronics Engineering Systems Major Mechanical Engineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - 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: 31 January 2024