*Spring 2009*Introduction to Engineering 161 Engineering Practices IIJoe Mixsell

Email: afjcm1@uaa.alaska.eduPhone: 786-1165

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**Spring 2009Course GoalsDevelop tools and techniques for problem solving using computersIntroduce structured problem solvingBuild basic skills with several software applicationsPractice solving problems in several engineering disciplinesEnhance professionalism with colleagues

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**Spring 2009Todays Topics for Discussion

Identify Course MaterialsEngineering Applications PreviewWebsite ContentGetting acquainted with Excel, Powerpoint and MATLAB

MicroSoft and Windows and MATLAB are registered trademarks for MicroSoft Corp and TheMathWorks respectively.

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**Spring 2009Course Materials IMaterialsDozens of Office booksMATLAB for Engineers by Holly Moore, 2nd edMicroSoft Office Online websitewww.Mathworks.com websiteCourse presentation materials, notes and assignments, hints and helpwww.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/courses/engr161.cfm

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**Spring 2009Course Materials IIUse the computer lab in the Engineering Building to do assignmentsUse your email address and password to log on to the engineering systemsCheck room schedules posted on the doors, Lab 2 is always availableGo explore and have fun!

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**Spring 2009Engineering ApplicationsEngineers and scientists need working knowledge of Office applications and specific design and modeling applications.ENGR 161 will focus on two Office applications and one very powerful engineering analysis application.Excel and Powerpoint from MicroSoftMATLAB from Mathworks

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**Spring 2009Engineering ApplicationsYou will learn how to recognize when to use each applicationYou will practice using each application for a collection of problemsYou will develop the basic skills to continue to study and develop more advanced skillsYou will gain experience using the computer lab

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**Spring 2009Website ContentThe UAA Engineering 161 website contains the following materials:MicroSoft Excel and Powerpoint NotesAssignmentsMATLAB Course Notes and Assignments MATLAB notes to get started Hints and Help Material MATLAB lecture Powerpoint slide sets

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**Spring 2009Engineering 161 ApplicationsPreview of the three applications that we are going to study in ENGR 161

MicroSoft ExcelMicroSoft PowerpointMathworks MATLAB

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**Spring 2009MicroSoft Excel BasicsCourse of study: Get up and running with Excel quickly. Basic techniques, like selecting and entering data, formulas, formatting your spreadsheet, using functions, inserting pictures, making charts, and customizing your spreadsheets, previewing and printing your work.

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**Spring 2009Analyzing Tip IncomeExample

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**Spring 2009Daily Tip Chart

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2.151.1522.50.75

3.252.251.752.251.85

1.652.753.53.153.05

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EXCEL Spreadsheet Format

Large number of cells in a table of rows and columns.

Key elements in the spreadsheet.screen.

1. Column letters

2. Row numbers

3. Formula bar- using functions

4. Task pane

5. Toolbars

6. Workbook

Each cell is addressed by its column identifier followed by its row identifier: J16Cell J16

Each cell may contain text, numbers, or formulas.

Moving around in the spreadsheet using the scroll bars, or clicking on a particular cell.

Modify cell contents by clicking on the cell and entering the new contents.

Simple Example: Keeping track of your tips from working in a restaurant.You work 5 hours a day.

Hour

12345Daily total

Day 1$2.15$3.25$1.65$2.10$3.33$12.48Use the currency format for the data.

Day 2$1.15$2.25$2.75$2.25$2.75$11.15Use sum function to form row sums and

Day 3$2.00$1.75$3.50$3.23$2.15$12.63Fill feature to form the Daily total sums

Day 4$2.50$2.25$3.15$2.95$2.50$13.35

Day 5$0.75$1.85$3.05$2.25$1.50$9.40

HourlyUse average function to compute hourly average.

Average$1.71$2.27$2.82$2.56$2.45Fill feature to form row averages.

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**Spring 2009MicroSoft Powerpoint BasicsCourse of study: Produce your own professional quality slide show. Automate its creation and customize it. Add and modify text, insert pictures and diagrams, work with slide masters and apply your own designs, colors, clip art. Finally run your slide show and print a copy for your records.

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**Spring 2009 Project Report Examples

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**Spring 2009MATLAB Basics IMATLAB is a powerful mathematical tool. It combines extensive computational capabilities and visualization power which makes MATLAB a useful tool for engineers. MATLAB supports both an interactive environment as well as a programming environment to develop MATLAB programs for future use.

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**Spring 2009MATLAB Basics IIWere going to explore the MATLAB environment and learn how to use the Command Window, Workspace Window, Command History Window, the Graphics Window, and the Edit Window to solve engineering problems. MATLAB is powerful and easy to use once you have mastered the basics.

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**Spring 2009MATLAB Games

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**Spring 2009Real LifeLearning a computer language can be frustrating from time to time, stick with it, the gain far outdistances the pain.All engineers will use computers every day in their jobs, Engineering 161 helps you get started, and youll find it useful for the rest of your coursework and lab work too.Have fun and keep learning how to use computers- you will be well served.

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**Spring 2009What All This MeansUpon completion of Engineering 161You will be able to apply computer methods for solving engineering problemsYou will be able to use several different engineering software applicationsYou will develop your computer software skillsYou will enhance your professionalism

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**Spring 2009Engineering 161Next Steps

Checkout the engineering 161 website and the contentsStart reading the Office 2003 text, chapters 3 and 5. We will start here.Visit the computer lab and explore using the lab computer systems

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