ME 142 - Engineering Computation I

Institution:

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Description:

Prerequisite: FDMAT 112 This course provides an introduction to computation in the context of engineering problem solving. Fundamental principles of computation, such as computer representation of numbers and round-off error, are presented. Basic numerical methods, including numerical integration, differentiation, and root fi nding, are covered. An introduction to computer programming, including fl owcharts, loops, condition statements, and functions, is given. Emphasis is placed on using MS Excel to solve computational problems, and using VBA within Excel to create computer programs. A brief introduction to commerical math software packages is also given. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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