CSCI130: Intro to Engineering Computing

I. Course prefix and number CSCI 130
II. Number of semesters hours 3
III. Pre-requisites MATH 151 (Calculus 1) may be taken before or concurrently with this class
IV. Location of classroom and time course meets Houston 121-122 MWF 8:00AM 8:50AM
V. Instructor name
Office location
Phone
Email address
Web page
Dr. Warren MacEvoy
Wubben 193
248-1070
[email protected]
http://www.mesastate.edu/~wmacevoy
VI. Office hours See my home page
VII. Course Description

Introduces the use of computers in engineering problem solving and elementary numerical methods. Learn programming fundamentals, including data and algorithm structure, and modular programming. Numerical methods learned include solving nonlinear equations, fixed-point iteration, Gaussian elimination, and linear regression.

VIII. Required Materials

Engineering with Excel, 3rd edition, by Larsen

MATLAB for Engineers, 2nd edition, by Moore

IX. Course Objectives See course description.

X. Methods

Lectures, Labs, Homework, Exams.

XI. Policy on absences and tardies

Make up exams and late homework will only be accepted with advanced notification or very unusual circumstances. You are responsible for material given in class, including changes of schedule for exams.

XII. Policy on late work

Late projects cost two letter grades per day.

XIII. Policy on academic dishonesty

Cheating will result in the instructor's withdrawl of the student with a "fail" grade.

XIV. Disability Arrangements In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. Please contact EAS here or call 248-1856. Please meet with the instructor the first week of class to discuss accommodations for this class.
XV. Evaluation and grading

Percent
Quizes and Attendence10
Homework20
Labs30
Tests30
Final Paper10

XVI. Major Assignments

Check this Assignment Schedule.

Save your homework in the K: drive before class on the due date, and do not edit them afterwards---I use the timestamp to know when you turned your projects in.

XVII. Course Outline
  1. Data
  2. Analysis
  3. Control