EGR115Introduction to

Computer Programming for Engineers

Introduction to EGR115

1. Welcome!2. Your instructors3. Class format4. Requirements5. Topics6. Grading7. Help

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Welcome!EGR115 is designed to introduce the new engineer

to the exciting, spectacular, unbelievable, awe-inspiring, fantastic, death-defying world of computer programming!

We assume very little about your experience.

We expect great results – after all, you’re at ERAU!

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To Succeed

Take notes and follow the lectures

Practice – do the assignments and lab exercises and then try to do just a little bit more

You may expect 6-10 hours of outside work per week – some will need more, others less

Ask questions! Seek help!

Your Instructors

Mr. Matthew Kindy

BS Chemistry, Purdue University

BS Applied Math, Purdue University

MS Computer Science, UCF

10 years in automotive & plastics industries

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Ms. Caroline Liron

BS AE, Embry-Riddle DB MS AE, Embry-Riddle DB

Your Instructors

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Dr. Li Ding

BS Envir. Engr, Tsignhua Univ. PhD Civil Engr, Univ. of Illinois (UIUC)

Dr. Remzi Seker

BS EE, Cukurova University PhD Computer Engr, Univ. Alabama Birm.

Other Instructors

Dr. James Pembridge

BS AE, Virginia Tech PhD Engineering Ed, Virginia Tech

Dr. Matthew Verleger

BS Computer Engr, Purdue University MSE Ag & Bio Engr, Purdue University PhD Engineering Ed, Purdue University

Class Format

2+2 formatLecture twice a week: Tuesday and Thursday 9:45am – 10:45am in IC101

Lab twice a week: Wednesday and Friday in LB172

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Ms. LironDr. Ding

02: 9:15 03: 10:30

Dr. SekerMr. Kindy

04: 11:45 06: 2:1507: 3:30

05: 1:00

Class Format

What will we be doing? Programming is a skill, i.e. you must develop experience

- Very little “bookwork”- Moderate amount of theory- Much practice, in lab and outside

- 5-10 programming assignments- Many “snippet” programs

- Major final project9

Lectures

The purpose of the lecture is to provide the information that used to be presented during the lab – now we can use the lab to get some real learning done!

- Attendance is required and tracked- No laptops, cell phones, iPods, etc in use- Slides will be posted on the section websites – usually just before lecture- Lectures are good source of quiz & exam questions… 1

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LabsHow labs are used

- Demonstrate lecture concepts

- Practice implementing lecture concepts

- Apply concepts to solve problems

- Attempt to extend beyond the base11

Labs

Quizzes and Exams

- Each section is evaluated independently

- Quizzes and exams are given in the lab

- Most assessments will be via Blackboard(Get your IT issues resolved: x66990)

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Requirements

You must have a valid Eagle card and be enrolled in the course.

Swipe your card every time you come to lecture.Swipe your card when you visit the tutoring labs

You must have a working Blackboard account

You must have a working ERAU email account. If you prefer, forward your email to your (Gmail / Hotmail / Yahoo) account.

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LIVE MAIL forwarding

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Step2:Find the OPTIONS button. Click it.

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Step1: Log into your Ernie account and click to open your mailbox

Configure the forwarding

Step4: Fill in the email of your other preferred email.

Step3: in MAIL, click FORWARDING

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Step5: Click APPLY to confirm the rule.

Requirements

Be certain that emails from your instructor do not end up in the Junk box.

Make a WHITELIST

Make a WHITELIST

Be Careful!

Do not trust the technology!

Check your junk / spam folder – especially when you are expecting an email!

Save your work in multiple places!

C: drive, P: drive, USB drive, email

Topics

A (very) brief history of computingThe (very) basics of computer hardwareComputing terminologyDesigning solutions for computersImplementing solutions

Repeat the following:Learn new programming feature (of MATLAB)Design solution using new feature (in MATLAB)Implement solution (in MATLAB)

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Topics

Example topics:Simple, Formatted, and Graphical User I/OData types and variablesLibrary FunctionsSimple data structuresLogical operations & conditionalsLoops, sorting, searchingModular design with functionsFile I/O

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Topics

Final Projects

Each student will develop a final project of his/her own design and creation which utilizes as many concepts from the course as possible. The specific requirements will be provided by your instructor.

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Grading

Each instructor is responsible for his/her sections’ grades.

Common grading format:10% Quizzes, Exercises, misc20% Programming assignments50% Exams: 3 20% Final Project

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HelpHow to get assistance:

Ask questions during the lectureAsk questions during the labAsk questions in any instructor’s office hoursAsk your instructor: office, email, AIMUse tutoring hours in A106 (modular)

- Mon-Thu: 2pm – 6pm

Use tutoring hours in LB172 - Sun-Thu: 7pm – 10pm

Discuss with others (but do not copy!)24

Office Hours(subject to change)

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All instructors’ office hours can be found using the link at

http:// EGR115.com