| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Modelling and Simulation in Engineering |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG9101 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (MATHS2100 or ENGRG2301) or (enrolled in EZ9 Master of Engineering Technology degree) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENGIN5302) |
| ASCED: | 030999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
| This unit introduces students to modeling and simulation techniques in engineering. Students learn to represent real-world systems mathematically, simulate their behavior, and interpret results. Through practical exercises, students gain skills in using modeling tools to solve engineering problems and optimize designs. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | |  | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Appraise different types of modelling techniques used in engineering and their limitations |
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| K2. | Describe the basic principles and methodologies of modeling and simulation. |
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| K3. | Recognize the limitations and assumptions associated with modeling and simulation approaches. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Develop mathematical models to represent engineering problems and apply engineering techniques to solve them. |
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| S2. | Use engineering simulation software to implement and analyze models. |
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| S3. | Assess and justify the reliability of simulated results obtained from engineering simulations. |
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| S4. | Analyze simulation results to draw conclusions and make informed decisions. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Design and develop engineering models to solve specific problems or optimize designs. |
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| A2. | Integrate modeling and simulation techniques into engineering projects |
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| A3. | Evaluate the effectiveness of modeling and simulation in improving engineering processes and outcomes. |
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| A4. | Propose innovative solutions based on insights gained from modeling and simulation analyses. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Introduction to computer modelling and simulation
2. Finite element formulation for one-dimensional potential-based problems
3. Finite element formulation for two-dimensional potential-based problems
4. Application of energy principles in the finite element method: truss elements & beam elements
5. Finite element formulation for continuum problems in elasticity
6. Isoparametric finite element formulation
7. Modelling issues in finite element simulations
8. Application of finite-element software/programming in engineering |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2, K3, S1 | Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings and other activities as suggested. | Combination of Quizzes or Class test or Assessed tutorials or Written Test or Written Examination or Oral Test or Oral Exam | 50% - 60% | | 2. | K1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4 | Undertake literature review of current trends in computer modelling. Apply engineering analysis software or algorithms to solve complex engineering problems. | Written report and presentation | 50% - 70% |
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