Computing is ubiquitous in Energy and Environment. Whether one works in industry, government or academia, numerical simulations need to be performed, equations solved or data analysed. As part of a modern engineering education, it is therefore highly beneficial for students to acquire familiarity with basic computing practices.

This course will introduce students to computing and programming through the use of an interpreted language, Python. Other software applications (e.g. Flowgorithm and Microsoft Excel) will be covered briefly as well.

Final exam will emphasize students’ ability to solve simple engineering problems and analyse data.

There will be roughly one assignment for each of CILOs 2 - 5.

Examination duration: 2 hrs

Percentage of continuous assessment, examination, etc.: 60% by continuous assessment; 40% by exam

To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:

1. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards continuous assessment (combination of assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);


2. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and


3. meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics.