EGEN 206 - Engineering Computation using Excel and Mathcad

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s): M 171.
Corequisite(s): M 172.
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the fundamentals of how to identify, formulate and analyze problems based on the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering by using modern computing techniques. Concepts gained pave the way to more advanced problem framing and selection of appropriate programming computing approaches. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to analyze engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Implement computing techniques to solve problems.
Utilize spreadsheet tools and Mathcad to enhance engineering problem-solving skills.
Solve both linear and nonlinear single equations.
Solve both linear (Matrices) and nonlinear Simultaneous equations.
Use Numerical Integration and Numerical Differentiation.
Solve optimization problems.