Numerical methods and computational techniques for solving civil engineering problems.

Math 113 or concurrent enrollment

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• 8.270.1 Have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software operations with an ability to use general purpose applications such as word processors, spread sheets, and engineering tools.
• 8.270.2 Be able to use internet technology including use of e-mail, publication of web documents, and performing searches for reference materials.
• 8.270.3 Have an understanding of data structures associated with programming, including variables, arrays, and objects.
• 8.270.4 Have an understanding of programming logic related to decisions (if statements) and conditional expressions.
• 8.270.5 Have an understanding of iterative programming logic (loops)
• 8.270.6 Be able to organize computer code into logically organized components consisting of custom functions and subroutines.
• 8.270.7 Be able to utilize standard debugging tools to analyze and correct errors in programming logic.

• College computing resources
• Basic computer science concepts
• Web page authoring
• Problem solving with Excel spreadsheets
• Writing scripts and macros using Visual Basic

Offered each fall and winter semesters.
Meets TH 12:00 – 1:15 pm

This course is primarily an engineering science course.

Course learning outcomes (competencies) 8.270.1 through 8.270.7 contribute to program outcome 8: "Be able to use modern engineering tools, conduct experiments, and analyze uncertain data".

Prepared by Professor Norman L. Jones, April 2008.