MEC3456 Engineering computational analysis
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3456 Engineering computational analysis is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1060 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3456
Prerequisites
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Prohibitions
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After MEC3456
1 unit list MEC3456 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
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Overview
This unit conveys the fundamentals of numerical analysis techniques for root-finding, interpolation, integration, the solution of ordinary differential equations and data analysis, and Matlab is employed to demonstrate their implementation. The role computers play in both the solution of engineering problems and the acquisition and analysis of data is explored through consideration of common partial differential equations in mechanics, and their solution via finite difference, finite volume, and finite element methods.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply appropriate mathematical and numerical techniques to solve common engineering problems.
- 2
Construct algorithms and programs that can solve engineering problems by integrating multiple numerical techniques.
- 3
Apply these programs to engineering problems in order to generate solutions.
- 4
Analyse and interpret data using numerical techniques.
- 5
Assess algorithms, programs and solutions for error, stability and accuracy.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. A unit requires on average three to five hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
MEC3456 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ooi Ean Hin
- Professor Murray Rudman
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3456?
You need ENG1060 before you enrol.
What can I take after MEC3456?
MEC3456 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MEC4447.
When is MEC3456 offered?
In 2020, MEC3456 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3456?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MEC3456?
MEC3456 is part of Mechanical engineering.