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Archived Version 2004 - 2005

Module Title	Computation/Simulation
Module Code	EE317
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Xiaojun Wang	Office Number	S341
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

7 To introduce students to the concepts and skills of computation and computer simulation in engineering contexts such as signal processing, control systems and telecommunications. 7 To make students aware of the appropriate use of computation and simulation tools and the power of such tools. 7 To provide experience in the use of general purpose computational environments for analysis and simulation of systems in a range of engineering applications. Targetted environments include Matlab, Simulink, Opnet and C. 7 To give students applications experience in computation and simulation for signal processing, control systems manufacturing systems and telecommunications.

Learning Outcomes

7 The student is familiar with a set of core engineering computational approaches and methodologies and how these are applied to a range of engineering problems. 7 The student is familiar with a set of engineering computation environments and how these are applied to a range of engineering problems. 7 The student knows how to use software tools to solve engineering computation and simulation problems as a part of an overall system modelling or design process. 7 The student has experience in the use of general purpose software tools for visualization of complex systems in engineering applications. 7 The student has a thorough knowledge of the limitations and pitfalls of standard numerical techniques and simulation alone as an analysis tool.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	28
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	23

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

COMPUTATION Overview of engineering computation algorithms and methods (0.5 hours) Issues in engineering computation(0.5 hours) Solution to sets of linear equations(1 hour) · Solution of overdetermined equations · Polynomial curve fitting example Iterative techniques and applications (1.5 hours) Finite difference techniques and applications (2 hours) Numerical integration (1.5 hours) Solution of ordinary differential equations(2 hours) Solution of partial differential equations(2 hours) Random number generation (1 hour) SIMULATION The role and limitations of engineering simulation (0.5 hours) Numerical mathemetics for simulation(1 hour) Overview of simulation environments (1.5 hours) Simulation of linear discrete-time dynamic systems (1 hour) · Synchronous logic circuit examples · Control systems examples · Signal processing examples Simulation of linear continuous-time dynamic systems (2 hours) · Electronic circuit examples · Control systems examples · Signal processing examples Simulation of nonlinear continuous-time dynamic systems (2 hours)

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Indicative Reading List

Akai, T.J. Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers, Wiley, 1994. Kreyszig, E., Advanced engineering mathematics, Wiley, c1993, 7th ed. ISBN 0471553808 (cloth : acid-free paper), 0417599891. Dewey 510.2462 Sedgewick, Robert, Algorithms, Addison-Wesley, c1983, ISBN 0201066726. Dewey 005.12. Kheir, N.A. (Ed.) Systems Modelling and Computer Simulation, Marcel Dekker, 1988, 001.434 KHE Neelamkavil, F. Computer Simulation and Modelling, Wiley, 1987

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