ET 204 - Programming for Engineering Technology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Introduction to a modern high-level computer language. Discussion of data types, program structures, common programming tasks, and data storage techniques. Application to representative problems in engineering technology including rudimentary numerical methods and data analysis. Prerequisite: NSET 101 (Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology). Co-requisite: MATH 190 (Calculus I) Course Objectives (1) Apply engineering problem-solving methodology to the design of computer programs (2) Use constants, variables, and built-in functions to create simple programs (3) Expand program capabilities using testing, branching, and looping structures (4) Perform file input and output (5) Create programmer-defined functions (6) Organize related variables in one- and two-dimensional arrays (7) Manipulate character strings using pointers (8) Generate pseudo-random numbers and use them in statistical simulations (9) Sort a set of numerical values (10) Organize related variables using structures

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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