Pre-requisite: 70350/70370/64623
This unit will provide students with an understanding of the operation and limitations of computer aided engineering (CAE) systems, and provide opportunities to develop the basic skills required to operate such systems. Material presented will include the architecture of CAE systems, numerical methods, finite element methods, computer graphics, engineering methods of CAE, optimisation, solid feature based parametric modelling, and technical information management systems. The advantage of a CAE process is demonstrated by several engineering assignments that students must complete on a CAE facility throughout the semester.