MEC 102 · Compass

MEC 102

Engineering Computing and Problem Solving

2 credits

Introduction to programming with MATLAB. Control structures, arrays and matrix operations, functions, object-oriented programming, interfacing MATLAB with other languages. Projects include applications in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, control theory, and basic design concepts. Emphasizes the interpretation of previous analysis in terms of generating results, making quantitative comparisons, and assessing changes that optimize or otherwise maximize the usefulness of the result.

Prerequisites

All of

Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination

One of

MEC major

GME major

CIV major

GCV major

permission of the department

Catalog text

Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination; MEC, GME, CIV or GCV major or permission of the department.

Sections

Spring 2027

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	MoWe	5:00PM–5:55PM	JAVITS LECTR 100 WESTCAMPUS	Carlos Colosqui★ 2.2
LEC 90 · SUNY Korea	Th	5:00PM–6:50PM	OFFCAMPUS OUTOFCNTRY	Cornelius Bradter