GEOE 121Computational Methods

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Geological Engineering
Cross-listed: CIVE 121, ENVE 121

When it runs

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to computer programming, examples of efficient numerical algorithms for basic scientific computations. Programming and problem solving concepts introduced in the course will be incorporated into group projects involving civil, environmental, or geological engineering applications. The language of instruction will be Matlab.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 1B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Geological Engineering

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- ECE150 - Fundamentals of Programming (0.50)
- MTE121 - Digital Computation (0.50)
- SYDE121 - Digital Computation (0.50)

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No course lists it as a requisite.

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