ENG 202 Computers and

Engineering
Dr. M. Bou Sanayeh

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ENG 202 Computers and
Engineering
 Textbooks
 B. S. Gottfried, “Spreadsheet Tools for Engineers Using Excel
2007”, ISBN 007-3385867, McGraw-Hill 2009

 W. J. Palm, “Introduction to Matlab 7 for Engineers”, ISBN 007-

1232621, McGraw-Hill 2005

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ENG 202 Computers and
Engineering
 Part 1
 MS EXCEL (2007)

 Part 2
 MATLAB (v. 7)

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 Microsoft Excel 2007
Chapter 1
Engineering Analysis and Spreadsheets

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Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft Excel is an electronic spreadsheet that
permits engineers to:

 Carry out lengthy calculations easily and efficiently without

using any complicated mathematical procedures or advanced
programming.

 Organize results in a clear and logical manner.

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Microsoft Excel
 Excel has built-in features that allow you to:
 Import, export, store, process and sort data.
 Display data graphically.
 Analyze data statistically.
 Fit algebraic equations through data sets.
 Solve single and simultaneous algebraic equations.
 Solve optimization problems.

 Example 1.1

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