Computer Methods
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGFF003 | Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences | 0 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ENGFF003
- School
- Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Typically, the module will cover the following areas:
- Data structures and formats
- Plotting of graphical data
- Programming structure and style
- Relational and logical operators
- Conditional statements and loops
- User I/O and data import/export
- Simple file handling
- Numerous Engineering application examples
Reassessment will consist of a single coursework submission weighted at 100%.
Target Students
Students registered on H100, H10Y and H109
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
One 1-hour lecture per week (through year), two hours Computer Lab Access (through year)
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: continuious formative assessment
- 30% Coursework 2: mini project
- 40% Coursework 3: major project
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to develop the student’s skills in, and awareness of, the use of programming techniques and basic computer modelling methods appropriate to their field of study. The module aims to reinforce mathematic skills and techniques studied elsewhere in the Foundation Programme.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- The student will be able to write effective software solutions to set problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate programming style, structure and syntax in the context of the given programming language
- Demonstrate their ability to write simple computer programs designed to solve basic engineering, scientific and mathematical problems.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.