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Introduction to Engineering 161 Engineering Practices II

Introduction to Engineering 161 Engineering Practices II. Joe Mixsell Email: afjcm1@uaa.alaska.edu Phone: 786-1165. Course Goals. Develop tools and techniques for problem solving using computers Introduce structured problem solving Build basic skills with several software applications

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Introduction to Engineering 161 Engineering Practices II

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  1. Introduction to Engineering 161 Engineering Practices II Joe Mixsell Email: afjcm1@uaa.alaska.edu Phone: 786-1165 Spring 2009

  2. Course Goals • Develop tools and techniques for problem solving using computers • Introduce structured problem solving • Build basic skills with several software applications • Practice solving problems in several engineering disciplines • Enhance professionalism with colleagues Spring 2009

  3. Today’s Topics for Discussion • Identify Course Materials • Engineering Applications Preview • Website Content • Getting acquainted with Excel, Powerpoint and MATLAB • MicroSoft and Windows and MATLAB are registered trademarks for MicroSoft Corp and TheMathWorks respectively. Spring 2009

  4. Course Materials I • Materials • Dozens of Office books • MATLAB for Engineers by Holly Moore, 2nded • MicroSoft Office Online website • www.Mathworks.com website • Course presentation materials, notes and assignments, hints and help www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/courses/engr161.cfm Spring 2009

  5. Course Materials II • Use the computer lab in the Engineering Building to do assignments • Use your email address and password to log on to the engineering systems • Check room schedules posted on the doors, Lab 2 is always available • Go explore and have fun! Spring 2009

  6. Engineering Applications • Engineers and scientists need working knowledge of Office applications and specific design and modeling applications. • ENGR 161 will focus on two Office applications and one very powerful engineering analysis application. • Excel and Powerpoint from MicroSoft • MATLAB from Mathworks Spring 2009

  7. Engineering Applications • You will learn how to recognize when to use each application • You will practice using each application for a collection of problems • You will develop the basic skills to continue to study and develop more advanced skills • You will gain experience using the computer lab Spring 2009

  8. Website Content • The UAA Engineering 161 website contains the following materials: • MicroSoft Excel and Powerpoint Notes • Assignments • MATLAB Course Notes and Assignments • MATLAB notes to get started • Hints and Help Material • MATLAB lecture Powerpoint slide sets Spring 2009

  9. Engineering 161 Applications • Preview of the three applications that we are going to study in ENGR 161 • MicroSoft Excel • MicroSoft Powerpoint • Mathworks MATLAB Spring 2009

  10. MicroSoft Excel Basics • Course of study: Get up and running with Excel quickly. Basic techniques, like selecting and entering data, formulas, formatting your spreadsheet, using functions, inserting pictures, making charts, and customizing your spreadsheets, previewing and printing your work. Spring 2009

  11. Analyzing Tip IncomeExample Bring up Excel example Spring 2009

  12. Daily Tip Chart Spring 2009

  13. MicroSoft Powerpoint Basics • Course of study: Produce your own professional quality slide show. Automate its creation and customize it. Add and modify text, insert pictures and diagrams, work with slide masters and apply your own designs, colors, clip art. Finally run your slide show and print a copy for your records. Spring 2009

  14. Project Report Examples Bring up Powerpoint examples Spring 2009

  15. MATLAB Basics I • MATLAB is a powerful mathematical tool. It combines extensive computational capabilities and visualization power which makes MATLAB a useful tool for engineers. • MATLAB supports both an interactive environment as well as a programming environment to develop MATLAB programs for future use. Spring 2009

  16. MATLAB Basics II • We’re going to explore the MATLAB environment and learn how to use the Command Window, Workspace Window, Command History Window, the Graphics Window, and the Edit Window to solve engineering problems. • MATLAB is powerful and easy to use once you have mastered the basics. Spring 2009

  17. MATLAB Games Bring up MATLAB Spring 2009

  18. Real Life • Learning a computer language can be frustrating from time to time, stick with it, the gain far outdistances the pain. • All engineers will use computers every day in their jobs, Engineering 161 helps you get started, and you’ll find it useful for the rest of your coursework and lab work too. • Have fun and keep learning how to use computers- you will be well served. Spring 2009

  19. What All This Means • Upon completion of Engineering 161 • You will be able to apply computer methods for solving engineering problems • You will be able to use several different engineering software applications • You will develop your computer software skills • You will enhance your professionalism Spring 2009

  20. Engineering 161Next Steps • Checkout the engineering 161 website and the contents • Start reading the Office 2003 text, chapters 3 and 5. We will start here. • Visit the computer lab and explore using the lab computer systems Spring 2009

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