ESC-170 Computing for Engineers

A first course that introduces a variety of fundamental computational techniques to the engineering student which are essential in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. The course utilizes the software packages of MATLAB and LabVIEW as the main computational tools. Topics include modeling, simulation, numerical analysis, data acquisition, data visualization, and instrument control. Both the structured text and graphical programming approaches are used in the course.

Credits

3

Corequisite

MAT-145

Lecture Contact Hours

2

Lab Contact Hours

3

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the basic principles of computer programming to the solution of engineering problems.
2. Write text-based programs in MATLAB to analyze basic engineering problems.
3. Use SIMULINK to develop models for simulating dynamic engineering problems.
4. Write basic graphical programs in LabVIEW to control instruments