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. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 134 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ENG1060. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ENG1060
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ENG1060
14 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 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for ENG1060.
Assessment
- Workshop-related assessmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Consolidation quizzesThreshold hurdle5%
- Computer laboratoryThreshold hurdle25%
- AssignmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
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
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories33 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).
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG1060?
None, but you must take ENG1005, MTH1035 or MTH1030 before or alongside it.
What can I take after ENG1060?
ENG1060 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including CHE3167, CIV2242, CIV2263, CIV4100, ECE2111 and ENG2005. Those lead on to 134 units in all.
When is ENG1060 offered?
ENG1060 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
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.