Course Number and Title:
ELC 200 Introduction to MATLAB
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: CSC 114 and ELC 266 and MAT 193
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of programming and implementation of mathematical and electrical engineering technology concepts using MATLAB.
Additional Materials
USB flash-drive, Scientific calculator
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Develop well-documented programs that clearly illustrate their logic and function. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1, 3)
- Use MATLAB visualization tools to create 2-D and 3-D figures. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1,3)
- Solve numerical matrix algebra, integral, and differential equations. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Design and implement programs to solve mathematical and engineering applications using MATLAB. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Develop well-documented programs that clearly illustrate their logic and function.
- Create a flowchart using structured analysis techniques.
- Interpret relational and logical operators.
- Use if-else, switch-case, for loops, and while loops to solve electrical engineering problems.
- Utilize MATLAB built-in functions and develop user defined functions.
- Write effective MATLAB code using comments, indentation, and style conventions.
- Use MATLAB visualization tools to create 2-D and 3-D figures.
- Create and label 2-D and 3-D plots.
- Create plots containing sub-plots.
- Demonstrate visualizations of scalar and vectorized plots used in electrical engineering.
- Solve numerical matrix algebra, integral, and differential equations.
- Create and label 2-D and 3-D matrices.
- Solve integral equations using MATLAB.
- Solve first-order and second-order differential equations using MATLAB built-in tools.
- Design and implement programs to solve mathematical and engineering applications using MATLAB.
- Construct a system of linear equations to analyze direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits using MATLAB.
- Develop a MATLAB program to solve signal transients using differential equations.
- Create and manipulate audio and image files.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
2 Exams (equally weighted) | 50% |
7 – 9 Coding Assignments (equally weighted) | 30% |
Formative Assessments |
7 – 9 Homework (equally weighted) | 10% |
2 – 4 Quizzes (equally weighted) | 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Integrate modern tools of the engineering discipline into the field of study.
- Apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology theory to solve electrical and computer engineering and electronics engineering technology problems.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Identify, analyze, and solve electrical and computer engineering and electronics engineering technology problems.
- Explain the importance of engaging in self-directed continuing professional development.
- Demonstrate basic management, organizational, and leadership skills that commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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