Description
It commences with workshop sessions on spreadsheets. Subsequently computer programming is introduced with a series of formal lectures followed by interactive tutorials and laboratory sessions. Assessment is undertaken through supervised assignments in the computer laboratory. These assignments help students to appreciate the use of computers in structural, fluid and soil mechanics applications, as well as mathematics.
Introduction to MATLAB and its application to problem solving in civil and environmental engineering. Topics will include syntax, arrays, file operations, functions, graphics and animation, linear equations, programming, data analysis, numerical calculus.
Credits
3 Hours