Computers Laboratory

Introduction to basic computing techniques for students with limited computer skills. Analytical and algorithmic engineering problem solving and data visualization.

Objectives

Α) Using EXCEL spreadsheets for basic engineering problem solving. Β) Using MATLAB for basic engineering problem solving.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Syllabus

Computational tools. Analytical and algorithmic problem solving. Data visualization. Introduction to EXCEL, using the spreadsheet, data formatting, excel functions, logic expressions, iterative solution, lookup tables, linear regression, data visualization in EXCEL. Introduction to MATLAB, command line processing, script files, single and two dimensional matrices, plotting in MATLAB. MATLAB programming, branching and loops, data output. Elementary applications: roots of equations, matrix operations, solving systems of equations, numerical integration and optimization. Keywords: Computer programming, EXCEL, MATLAB