1. Computer Programming for Engineers
EGR115
Introduction to
Computer Programming for Engineers

2. Introduction to EGR115 Welcome! Your instructors Class format
Requirements
Topics
Grading
Help

3. Welcome!
EGR115 is designed to introduce the new engineer to the exciting, spectacular, unbelievable, awe-inspiring, fantastic, death-defying world of computer programming!
We assume very little about your experience.
We expect great results – after all, you’re at ERAU! 3

4. To Succeed Take notes and follow the lectures
Practice – do the assignments and lab exercises and then try to do just a little bit more
You may expect 6-10 hours of outside work per week – some will need more, others less
Ask questions! Seek help!

5. Your Instructors Mr. Matthew Kindy BS Chemistry, Purdue University
BS Applied Math, Purdue University
MS Computer Science, UCF
10 years in automotive & plastics industries
Ms. Caroline Liron
BS AE, Embry-Riddle DB
MS AE, Embry-Riddle DB 5

6. Your Instructors Dr. Remzi Seker Dr. Li Ding
BS EE, Cukurova University
PhD Computer Engr, Univ. Alabama Birm.
Dr. Li Ding
BS Envir. Engr, Tsignhua Univ.
PhD Civil Engr, Univ. of Illinois (UIUC) 6

7. Other Instructors Dr. James Pembridge Dr. Matthew Verleger
BS AE, Virginia Tech
PhD Engineering Ed, Virginia Tech
Dr. Matthew Verleger
BS Computer Engr, Purdue University
MSE Ag & Bio Engr, Purdue University
PhD Engineering Ed, Purdue University

8. Class Format
2+2 format
Lecture twice a week: Tuesday and Thursday 9:45am – 10:45am in IC101
Lab twice a week: Wednesday and Friday in LB172
02: 9:15
03: 10:30
05: 1:00
04: 11:45
06: 2:15
07: 3:30
Dr. Ding
Mr. Kindy
Ms. Liron
Dr. Seker 8

9. Class Format
What will we be doing? Programming is a skill, i.e. you must develop experience
- Very little “bookwork”
- Moderate amount of theory
- Much practice, in lab and outside
programming assignments
- Many “snippet” programs
- Major final project 9

10. Lectures
The purpose of the lecture is to provide the information that used to be presented during the lab – now we can use the lab to get some real learning done!
- Attendance is required and tracked
- No laptops, cell phones, iPods, etc in use
- Slides will be posted on the section websites – usually just before lecture
- Lectures are good source of quiz & exam questions…
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11. Labs How labs are used - Demonstrate lecture concepts
- Practice implementing lecture concepts
- Apply concepts to solve problems
- Attempt to extend beyond the base
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12. Labs Quizzes and Exams - Each section is evaluated independently
- Quizzes and exams are given in the lab
- Most assessments will be via Blackboard
(Get your IT issues resolved: x66990)
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13. Requirements
You must have a valid Eagle card and be enrolled in the course.
Swipe your card every time you come to lecture.
Swipe your card when you visit the tutoring labs
You must have a working Blackboard account
You must have a working ERAU account. If you prefer, forward your to your (Gmail / Hotmail / Yahoo) account. 13

14. LIVE MAIL forwarding
Step1: Log into your Ernie account and click to open your mailbox
Step2:Find the OPTIONS
button. Click it.
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15. Configure the forwarding
Step4: Fill in the of your other preferred .
Step3: in MAIL, click FORWARDING
Step5: Click APPLY to confirm the rule.
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16. Requirements
Be certain that s from your instructor do not end up in the Junk box.

17. Make a WHITELIST

18. Make a WHITELIST

19. Be Careful!
Do not trust the technology! Check your junk / spam folder – especially when you are expecting an ! Save your work in multiple places! C: drive, P: drive, USB drive,

20. Topics A (very) brief history of computing
The (very) basics of computer hardware
Computing terminology
Designing solutions for computers
Implementing solutions
Repeat the following:
Learn new programming feature (of MATLAB)
Design solution using new feature (in MATLAB)
Implement solution (in MATLAB) 20

21. Topics Example topics: Simple, Formatted, and Graphical User I/O
Data types and variables
Library Functions
Simple data structures
Logical operations & conditionals
Loops, sorting, searching
Modular design with functions
File I/O 21

22. Topics
Final Projects
Each student will develop a final project of his/her own design and creation which utilizes as many concepts from the course as possible. The specific requirements will be provided by your instructor. 22

23. Grading Each instructor is responsible for his/her sections’ grades.
Common grading format:
10% Quizzes, Exercises, misc
20% Programming assignments
50% Exams: 3
20% Final Project 23

24. Help How to get assistance: Ask questions during the lecture
Ask questions during the lab
Ask questions in any instructor’s office hours
Ask your instructor: office, , AIM
Use tutoring hours in A106 (modular)
- Mon-Thu: 2pm – 6pm
Use tutoring hours in LB172
- Sun-Thu: 7pm – 10pm
Discuss with others (but do not copy!) 24

25. Office Hours (subject to change)
All instructors’ office hours can be found using the link at
EGR115.com 25