Engineering Math

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of engineering through an investigation of various mathematical concepts. Students will explore how engineers use math, technology, and the problem solving process to benefit people. Topics include trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, and vectors, as well as discussions on various engineering disciplines and case studies. The course also explores math as used in aspects of computer and electrical engineering and in astronautics and aerospace engineering. Students will complete two original design projects in the course of the semester.

                        Syllabus

                        Course Calendar

                        Field Trip

We will be touring the ASU Polytechnic Campus on Friday, February 20, 2009.  The tour will include visiting classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities around the campus.

            Lecture Materials and Assignments

EM1 – What is Engineering?

                                                EM1-1 Dilbert – “I’m an Engineer”

                                    Exercise #1 Due 1/7

                        EM2 - What do Engineers do?

                                                EM2-1 Design Our Future

                                                EM2-2 So You Want to be an Engineer

                                                EM2-3 The Spirit of Innovation

                        EM3 - Engineering Disciplines, Part 1

                                                EM3-1 Meet the Majors Electrical Engineering

                                                EM3-2 Electrical Engineering Career Info

                                                EM3-3 Mechanical Engineers

                                                EM3-4 Civil Engineering

                                    Exercise #2  Due 1/9

                        EM4 - Engineering Disciplines, Part 2

                        EM5 - Engineering Disciplines, Part 3

                                                EM5-1 Is Engineering Right for Me?

                        EM6 – The Engineering Method, Part 1

                                                EM6-1 Sir Ken Robinson – TED 2006

                                                EM6-2 Dean Kamen – TED 2007

                                    Exercise #3 Due 1/14

                        EM7 – The Engineering Method, Part 2

                        EM8 – The Engineering Method, Part 3

                                    Exercise #4 Due 1/16

                        Unit #1 Test Prompts

                        EM9 – The Engineering Method, Part 4               

                        Design Project #1 Due: 3/10/09

                        Class Project #1: Build a Trebuchet

                                    Trebuchet Mechanics

                                    Trebuchet Project Video

                        Digital Electronics Design

                                    Binary Addition

                                    Binary Subtraction

                                    Binary Logic 1

 

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Updated: 12 May 2009