EG1002 - Computing for Engineers

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Engineering

This subject is broken into a number of themes. Theme A: A structured approach to Problem Solving; Algorithms; Modularity; Programming Structures; and Data types Theme B: MATLAB - the IDE, the language, and vectorisation. Theme C: Number systems (positional, floating point, negative numbers) and common binary codes (BCD, Gray Code, ASCII). Theme D: The PC as a tool for data acquisition and data analysis

Learning Outcomes

• ability to use a structured technique to solve problems;
• understand the relationships between problems, algorithms, modules, programs, executables, computers, data, and resources;
• ability to code an algorithm into a structured MATLAB function using a full range of MATLAB features;
• understand the operational characteristics of number systems and codes used in computing systems;
• awareness of data acquisition issues, including computer interfacing, resolution and bandwidth and to subsequently use MATLAB as a tool for data analysis and presentation.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coord/Lect:	Mr Phil Turner.
Contact hours:	71 hours - Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, site visits and/or seminars. Refer to Subject Outline for details.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coord/Lect:	Mr Phil Turner.
Contact hours:	71 hours - Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, site visits and/or seminars. Refer to Subject Outline for details.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.