- Course Code
- EG 3006
- Credit Points
- 10
- Course Coordinator
- Dr J Harrigan
Pre-requisites
EG 2510 together with EG 1570, ES 1571 or ES 1971.
Notes
Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.
Overview
The course is set in an environment of engineering applications. The course starts with an introduction to graph theory which is applied to a range problems in engineering. Engineering applications of MATLAB and SIMULINK are then discussed. An introduction is given to the symbolic features provided by packages such as the MATLAB Symbolic Toolbox. The numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) is discussed in the context of MATLAB. A study is made of partial differential equations (PDEs) important to engineering including Laplace's equation and the wave and diffusion equations; boundary conditions are stressed. The facilities provided by the MATLAB Partial Differential Equations Toolbox are discussed. Practical work involving the MATLAB applications mentioned above is undertaken. The remainder of the course is deboted to the study of vector calculus including surface and line integrals, scalar and vector fields and Gauss's divergence theorem.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial or practical per week. Detailed times are provided separately. There are no classes in week 20.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).
The in-course assessment will be based on a logbook record made of practical work based on MATLAB. The assessment will be based on the technical merit of the work done and the effectiveness of the records kept.