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Which of the following is one of the course objectives?

  • Conduct scientific research in MATLAB
  • Learn advanced database management
  • Create visually appealing MATLAB interfaces
  • Develop skills in algorithmic thinking (correct)

The course includes a midterm exam worth 10% of the final grade.

True (A)

Name one textbook used in the course.

Engineering Computation with MATLAB

Students will learn to use __________ for writing programs that solve engineering problems.

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Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the course?

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Match the following components of programming to their definitions:

<p>Input = Data sent to a program for processing Output = Data produced by a program after processing Control structures = Statements that determine the flow of a program Loops = Constructs that repeat code during program execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students are required to create pseudo code algorithms as part of the course outcomes.

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What is the maximum percentage a final exam contributes to the overall grade?

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Flashcards

Problem Solving Method

A structured approach to solving problems using a computer, involving steps like understanding the input, expected output, manual calculation, identifying relevant principles, translating into code, and thorough testing.

Algorithm

A step-by-step set of instructions that a computer can follow to solve a problem or complete a task.

Pseudocode

A high-level plan or outline of an algorithm, written in plain English or a similar language, before converting it into code.

MATLAB

A programming language designed for numerical computation, visualization, and data analysis, widely used in engineering and scientific fields.

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Loops

A programming language construct allowing repetitive execution of code blocks based on certain conditions.

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Control Structures

Programming structures that allow different code blocks to be executed based on specific conditions, like 'if-then-else' statements.

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Functions

Specialized segments of code designed to perform a specific task, making code more organized and reusable.

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Arrays

Ordered collections of data, often of the same type, enabling manipulation of large amounts of data.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Title: Computers for Engineers (Using MATLAB)
  • Course Code: INTS005 Module 1
  • University: Cairo University
  • Textbook:
    • David M. Smith, "Engineering Computation with MATLAB", 3/E, Prentice Hall, 2013
    • Stormy Attaway, "MATLAB: A practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving", Elsevier, 2011
  • Preferred Programming Language: MATLAB (2006 or newer, 2016 is preferred)
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Contact Hours: 1 hour lecture + 10-minute break + 2 hours 40 minutes lab (including quizzes)

Course Objectives

  • Develop skills in algorithmic thinking by preparing computer programs to analyze and present engineering data
  • Properly evaluate and interpret the results of programming work
  • Learn to write MATLAB programs for engineering problem-solving

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

  • Evaluate the results of programming work
  • Create pseudocode algorithms to illustrate algorithmic thinking and use them to write MATLAB programs
  • Follow and document each problem-solving step (input, output, hand calculations, scientific principles, code conversion, testing)
  • Use MATLAB to write computer programs for engineering problems
  • Use MATLAB's data types, input/output commands, loops, control structures, functions, arrays, and other programming language constructs

Grading

  • 20% Final Exam (after week 14)
  • 10% Midterm Exam (week 8)
  • 10% Two Quizzes (weeks 3 and 5)
  • 10% Lab classwork (weekly) and homework (compensating for classwork)

Topics

  • Introduction and MATLAB Basics
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Input and Output
  • Selection Statements (Control)
  • Looping
  • MATLAB Programs

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