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2021 unit offering information will be available in September 2020

Unit description

Introduces students to the application of computational and numerical methods for simulation, optimisation, linear and non-linear equations, differentiation and integration. Develops skills in applying numerical methods for solving civil engineering problems, utilising software such as Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programming.

Unit content

The Use of Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Computational and Numerical Methods.

Theory and Practice of Simulations, including Monte Carlo Simulations.

Computing Solutions of Non-linear and Linear Equations.

Introduction to Mathematical Programming and Optimisation.

Programming with Visual Basic for Applications.

Numerical Differentiation. 

Numerical Integration.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:GA1GA2GA3GA4GA5GA6GA7
1utilise Excel and Visual Basic for Applications to implement computational and numerical methods for solving problemsCreativityKnowledge of a discipline
2understand and implement basic numerical algorithms for computing solutions of non-linear and linear equations, mathematical programming and optimisationKnowledge of a discipline
3demonstrate an understanding of numerical differentiation and numerical integrationKnowledge of a discipline
4demonstrate proficiency in the basic application of simulations, such as Monte Carlo simulationsKnowledge of a discipline
5formulate and numerically solve defined problems in civil engineering applications.CreativityKnowledge of a discipline

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. utilise Excel and Visual Basic for Applications to implement computational and numerical methods for solving problems
    • GA2: Creativity
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  2. understand and implement basic numerical algorithms for computing solutions of non-linear and linear equations, mathematical programming and optimisation
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  3. demonstrate an understanding of numerical differentiation and numerical integration
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  4. demonstrate proficiency in the basic application of simulations, such as Monte Carlo simulations
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  5. formulate and numerically solve defined problems in civil engineering applications.
    • GA2: Creativity
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Teaching and assessment

Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every session. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the study session.

Fee information

Domestic

Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2021 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2

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International

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