Engineering Science

116. Introduction to Engineering II.  Introductory course in applications of the computer in the practice of engineering.  Use of the computer as a communication and analysis tool; computer applications for the preparation of documentation and graphics; introduction to the Internet as an information resource; computer tools for engineering analysis and modeling; and introduction to programming concepts.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory (3 credits)

Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Use the computer for technical communication and for the solution of engineering problems.

• Use engineering analysis applications, and write computer programs. 

• Present technical material in a clear, logical manner.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Mathcad 7: A Tool for Engineering Problem Solving by Pritchard; (McGraw-Hill); An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 6, by D.I. Schneider, Prentice-Hall

Topics:

1. Programming: Visual Basic 

2. Mathematical analysis using Mathcad 

3. Computer Project

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Philip Pritchard     Date: March, 2002