UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ENG1060 Computing for engineers

Faculty of Engineering

ENG1060 Computing for engineers is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 15 units, leading on to 128 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2020: Semester 1, Semester 2; Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment: No exam; 5 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Requisites

Before ENG1060

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

One of

After ENG1060

15 units list ENG1060 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Mathematical Methods (CAS) recommended.

Prohibition: ENG1602

Overview

General rules for software development and design. Errors. Data types, variables, expressions, control statements M-files. Numerical techniques: Gauss elimination, solution of non-linear equations, optimisation, curve fitting, numerical calculus, ordinary differential equations.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	On campus
First semester	Malaysia	On campus
First semester (Fully flex)	Clayton	Flexible
Second semester	Clayton	On campus
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus
November teaching period	Clayton	On campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

Workshop-related assessmentThreshold hurdle
10%
Consolidation quizzesThreshold hurdle
5%
Computer laboratoryThreshold hurdle
25%
AssignmentThreshold hurdle
10%
Final assessmentThreshold hurdle
50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Identify appropriate MATLAB programming structures to solve simple computational tasks.
2
Identify and describe which numerical methods can be used to solve common engineering problems.
3
Construct short computer programs that implement these numerical methods.
4
Apply these numerical methods and programs to basic engineering problems.

Workload and teaching

Laboratories36 hours
Workshops24 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Bring your own device for MATLAB (e.g. laptop).

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Dr Aditya Putranto; Dr Tony Vo; Dr Alpha Agape
Chief Examiners: Dr Alpha Agape; Dr Tony Vo

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENG1060?

None, but you must take MTH1030, ENG1005 or MTH1035 before or alongside it.

What can I take after ENG1060?

ENG1060 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 15 units, including CHE3167, CIV2242, CIV2263, ECE2011, ECE2111 and ECE3031. Those lead on to 128 units in all.

When is ENG1060 offered?

In 2020, ENG1060 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is ENG1060?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ENG1060 have an exam?

No. ENG1060 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20202021 2022