1. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Course Overview and Introduction
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EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers

2. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Lecture Outline
Course Overview
Organization, …
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3. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Course Overview
Course Web Page:
mercury.pr.erau.edu/~bruders/
CANVAS
Pre-Requisite:
None
Schedule:
Lectures: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. in King Eng. Rm 128
Office Hrs: MWF 11 am - noon, MWF pm, & Tue pm
Help Session: TBD
Instructor:
Dr. Stephen Bruder
Office: King Eng. Rm. 108
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4. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Course Overview
Required Textbook:
"MATLAB Programming with Applications for Engineers, 5th Edition" by Stephen J. Chapman.
Software Usage:
MATLAB (ver 2016b)
Course Description:
This is an introductory course in programming and computing for scientists and engineers. The course introduces students to the following aspects of software engineering: specification, requirements, design, code, and test. This course uses a problem solving approach for developing algorithms. The following topics will be included: data types and related operations, looping, decision, input/output, functions, arrays, files, and plotting.
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5. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Course Overview
Course Objectives:
Provide students with an appreciation of the importance of programming in the field of engineering
Offer exposure to real-world problem solving using the MATLAB programming language
Lay the foundation for further studies in programming and computing
Grading Scheme:
Homework Assignments
25%
Two Mid-Term Exams
40%
Final Exam
30%
Class Participation 5%
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Course Overview
Grading Scheme:
Weekly homework assignments - 25 %
Due in-class (typically Monday)
Homework will be submitted electronically via CANVAS
DO NOT HWK SUBMISSION
Two in-Class Mid-Term exams - 40 %
Mid-Term exam #1: Friday, September 29th
Mid-Term exam #2: Friday, November 03rd
In-Class Final Exam - 30 %
Monday, 11th 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Class participation - 5 %
Attendance & class participation - Subjective evaluation
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7. Academic Integrity/Conduct
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective action when they occur. The adjudication process will include the sanction imposed on students who commit the following academic violations, which may include a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade for the course, suspension, or dismissal from the University.
Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own the ideas, words, or products of another. Plagiarism includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without proper acknowledgment of the source.
Cheating is a broad term that includes the following:
Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations.
The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or following administration of the examination.
Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be individual work.
Fraud and deceit, which include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for admission to the University.
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Access To Learning
ERAU is committed to the success of all students.
It is University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who qualify for services.
If you would like to discuss and/or request accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services in Building 17, extension 6750, or 928/
It is your responsibility to request an accommodation no later than 1 week prior each exam
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9. EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Course Outline
Introduction to Computer Programming
Some background and context
Introduction to MATLAB (Chap 1)
The strengths and weaknesses of MATLAB and basics
The environment, workspace, and how to get help
MATLAB Basics (Chap 2)
Variables, Arrays (scalar, vector, matrix), functions, …
Basic Plotting with MATLAB (Chap 3)
Two dimensional plots (linear, log, polar, …)
Branching (Chap 4)
Conditional statements and logic (If, switch, …)
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Course Outline
Loops (Chap 5)
Arrays, vectorization, for-loops, while-loops, …
Functions (Chap 6)
User defined functions
Variable passing, visibility, …
3D Plots (Chap 8)
Complex numbers and multidimensional plots
Structures, Cell Arrays, and Animation (Chap 10 & 13)
Beyond arrays
Graphical User Interface Design (Chap 14)
Design of a GUI in MATLAB
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CANVAS
Every registered student should have access to lectures, assignments, etc. through CANVAS.
Log into ERAU’s network (username/password).
From your favorite browser go to ERAU’s ERNIE Login:
Log into ERNIE.
Under Courses, select “Introduction to Computer Programming” (EGR 115)
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Introduction to Programming
Introduction to MATLAB
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