Computer Applications in Machine Design
Spring 2017
Prepared By
Ahmed Mohamed Nagib Elmekawy, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Alexandria University
Computer Applications in Machine Design
Course Description
This class introduces elementary programming concepts including variable types, data structures. functions, decision making problem, plotting, and flow control. After an introduction to linear algebra, it covers numerical methods relevant to mechanical engineering, including approximation (interpolation, least squares and statistical regression), integration, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary differential equation and Simulink. Examples are drawn from mechanical design engineering discipline.
Reference Books
Introduction to Matlab for Engineers by William J. Palm III, 3rd edition, 2011.
Instructor
Ahmed Mohamed Nagib Elmekawy
Office: 1st floor-Mechanical Engineering Building
E-mail: a.nagib@alexu.edu.eg
Office Hours
Instructor: TBD