Engineering Modelling

Course aim

Develop students’ knowledge of mathematics (multivariable calculus) and statistics, and mathematical software in the context of engineering problems.

Course content

Calculus. Partial differentiation of multivariable functions, multiple integration. Curves in space. Curve fitting, optimization, formulation and solution of differential equations relating to engineering problems with analytical and software solutions.

Statistics. Graphical and numerical description of data sets. Probability models, confidence intervals, prediction and tolerance intervals, significance tests, statistical process control, linear regression, statistical software.

Computer assisted modelling and problem solving.  Apply mathematical principles and tools to selected examples of modelling specific to each of the engineering discipline areas.

Textbook(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, George C. Runger, Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, 7th Edition, Australia

Henry C. Edwards, David E. Penney 2013, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 7th Edition, Pearson New International Edition

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 Students must have completed one of the following courses:
MATH 1063	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1
MATH 1078	UO Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

One of the above courses and a working knowledge of Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 MATH 1064

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Computer Practical (Projects)	1 hour x 6 weeks
Computer Practical (Statistical)	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Problem solving exercise, Skills demonstration, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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