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Computer Tools for Civil Engineers 2 (U00475)

? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : EEL-2-CVCTC

The course introduces computer aided draughting using AutoCAD, and the use of computer tools such as MATLAB and Spreadsheets.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
19/09/2006 10:00 10:50 Lecture Theatre A, JCMB KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Tuesday 10:00 10:50 KB

? Additional Class Information : Computer labs to be arranged.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- show confidence in the use of computers in practical civil engineering problems;
- demonstrate the ability to use computer tools such as MATLAB for simple engineering calculation.

Assessment Information

Coursework 20%
Examination 80%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes
2ND August 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Sharon Potter
Tel : (0131 6)50 5687
Email : Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Stephen Welch
Tel : (0131 6)50 5734
Email : S.Welch@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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