Computational Engineering unit (ENG435)

Hobart

Introduction

Students are introduced to the state-of-the-art numerical methods and the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in civil and mechanical engineering. The unit is delivered in three parts. The first two parts provide knowledge and skills to design, derive and implement FEA and CFD methods to solve partial differential equations. In the third part, students extend their knowledge and skills in an area selected from geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, heat transfer, vibration, acoustics and/or multi-physics problems.

Summary

Unit name	Computational Engineering
Unit code	ENG435
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Gholamreza Kefayati
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the basic theory behind the computational mechanics methods.
• Control the various source of errors and limitations of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to ensure accurate solutions to problems in engineering applications.
• Solve continuum mechanics problems in one or more domains of civil and mechanical engineering using computational software.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
039999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG222 or KNE216|ENG313 or KNE351|KMA252 or KME271|KME272

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lecture – Computational Engineering Theory and Application: 2 hrs, online, Weeks 1–6, 9 Computer Lab – Software application and assignment/project work: 2 hrs, face-to-face, Weeks 2–8, 10–12 Seminar – Computational engineering, assignments, and project(s): 1 hr, face-to-face, Weeks 1, 4, 9
Assessment	Assignment (25%)|Assignment (25%)|Project (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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