433-385 Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation

433-252 Software Engineering Principles and Tools, 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures, 433-254 Software Design and two subjects (25 points) of first year-mathematics. Students are advised that the study of mathematics or engineering analysis at the second-year level is strongly recommended.

The objective of this subject is to introduce students to methods of modelling, numerical analysis and visualisation, and to a number of key developing areas in computational science. Students will learn to use the IDL programming environment, and within this context apply their knowledge to fractal analysis, chaos and dynamical systems, financial modelling, neuroinformatics and bioinformatics.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

Project work during semester, expected to take about 36 hours (40%); and a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (60%). To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall, 20/40 in project work, and 30/60 in the written examination.