ENGR 166: Symbolic Programming

Fall Semester 2009

ISU College of Engineering

Mondays 2:00 – 3:40 pm

LEL 234

Course Catalog Description: Introduces a symbolic programming language, with emphasis on algebraic, calculus, and linear algebraic manipulations and visualization, with engineering applications. COREQ: ENGR 165 Required course (1 credit).

Instructors:

Mary Hofle & Ken Bosworth

Textbook: NA

Course Goals:

1. This course is meant to be an introduction to symbolic programming. Students will learn a symbolic programming language (Maple) and gain experience using a tool for engineering applications.

Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:

Quizzes – 80%

Class attendance and participation – 20%

ENGR 166 Symbolic Programming (1 credits)

Idaho State University Fall 2009

(Tentative Course Outline)

Note: Instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as deemed necessary.

Course Requirements:

1. Students must have an active College of Engineering network computer account.

2. Any form of cheating on individual homework assignments, papers, or reports will result in an F for the course. This includes looking at another person’s exam or copying another person’s work for projects or homework..

3. Homework assignments will be due as scheduled.

4. Late homework assignments will not be accepted.

5. No cell phones or any other communication devices in class. If you own such a device, you must turn it off during the duration of the class.

6. Attendance, good attitude, and class participation are all part of your grade. Please come prepared to class.

7. The instructor reserves the right to modify the course outline and policies mentioned in this syllabus at any time during the semester.

Students with Disability:

Our program is committed to all students achieving their potential. If you have a disability or think you have a disability (physical, learning disability, hearing, vision, psychiatric), which may need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADA Disabilities & Resource Center located in Graveley Hall, Room 123, 282-3599 as early as possible.

Conduct:

For guidance on student conduct and definitions of various academic terms please see the student reference handbook: http://www.isu.edu/references/st.handbook/conduct.html#CONDUCT

ABET ASSESSMENT:

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Assessment of Course Goals:

Program Outcomes:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, and interdisciplinary science and engineering.

2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

3. Ability to design components, systems, or processes to meet desired specifications, including incorporating key aspects of business practices.

4. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

6. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility to society, their profession, and themselves.

7. Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and graphical media.

8. Understanding of the importance of engineering contributions in a global and societal context.

9. Ability to seek, and an understanding of the importance and need for, life-long learning.

10. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues.

11. Ability to effectively select and use the modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools necessary to solve engineering problems.