ENGR20005 Numerical Methods in Engineering
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
Is ENGR20005 hard?
ENGR20005: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own.
What you learn
Writing programs that solve engineering maths numerically: roots, linear systems, curve fitting and ODEs.
After it you can
- Fit data with numerical regression
- Judge a program's numerical cost
- Write programs to solve equations and ODEs
What you need first
MAST10005 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022
- MAST10005 Calculus 1
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
- ENGR30004 Numerical Algorithms in Engineering
- GEOM30012 Digital Infrastructure Systems Capstone
- MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2024–2026)
- All reviewers rated it highly, with engaging, enthusiastic teaching and helpful recorded lectures.
- Workload is manageable: a few assignments with plenty of time, and workshops with MATLAB and by-hand questions.
- Past-paper practice and hints from example classes help a lot with assignments and the exam.
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Quick answers
- When is ENGR20005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENGR20005?
- Needs MAST10005 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022.
- Does ENGR20005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is ENGR20005 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All reviewers rated it highly, with engaging, enthusiastic teaching and helpful recorded lectures.
- What do students say about ENGR20005?
- All reviewers rated it highly, with engaging, enthusiastic teaching and helpful recorded lectures. Workload is manageable: a few assignments with plenty of time, and workshops with MATLAB and by-hand questions. Past-paper practice and hints from example classes help a lot with assignments and the exam.
- Can I take ENGR20005 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ENGR20005?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example ENGR30004, GEOM30012, MCEN30018.
- Can I rate ENGR20005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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