Engineering Modelling

Course aim

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

Course content

Module 1
Mathematics with MATLAB. Topics from (depending upon projects in Module 3): solutions of equations, multivariable calculus, curve fitting, optimization, formulation and solution of differential equations relating to engineering problems with analytical and software solutions.
Module 2
Statistical problem formulation. Graphical and numerical description of data sets. Probability models, confidence intervals, prediction and tolerance intervals, significance tests, statistical process control, linear regression, statistical software.
Module 3
Apply the mathematical principles and tools presented in Modules 1 and 2 to selected examples of modelling specific to each of the engineering discipline areas, including some of the following:
In the area of advanced manufacturing and mechanical engineering: conductive heat transfer, inventory management, position and motion analysis of mechanisms
In the area of minerals and civil engineering: fluid flow, structural analysis, continuum mechanics and stress analysis, discontinuity analysis, process modelling.

Textbook(s)

Edwards, C H and Penney, D.E 2008, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall

Jensen, G. 2000, Using MATLAB in Calculus, 1st Edition, Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1063	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

The above course and a working knowledge of Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 MATH 1064

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3.5 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 7 weeks
Workshop	1 hour x 6 weeks

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

Assessment

Examination, Homework (10 x 2%), Project 2 x 15%

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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