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ENGG9810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
2026 unit information
This unit introduces students to computational thinking and programming skills essential for solving a variety of engineering problems. Students will explore how complex engineering applications can be modeled and analyzed using computational tools, including data processing and time-series analysis, dynamic system simulations, and decision-making optimization. The unit covers fundamental programming concepts—such as variables, functions, data structures, algorithms, and data visualization—as well as essential coding skills. Students will learn to transform real-world engineering challenges into computational tasks, develop efficient programs to solve these tasks, and evaluate the effectiveness of their solutions through visualized results. Throughout the unit, students will engage in exemplary projects, such as analyzing brain functionality, simulating climate change, and planning robot motion.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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ENGG9801 or ENGG1801 or ENGG1810 or INFO1110 or INFO1910 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFO1105 or INFO1905 or COSC1003 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understanding computational problems and programming in an engineering context
- LO2. Apply core Python constructs (data types, control flow, functions, arrays) to design programs that solve defined problems
- LO3. Develop programs that process and visualise engineering data
- LO4. Implement basic optimisation and decision-making algorithms to support engineering judgements
- LO5. Critically evaluate engineering problems in terms of computational procedures, limitations and implications for engineering practice.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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