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Aeronautics and Astronautics

16.900
Computational Tools for Engineering
Prof. Moe Win
Mon, Wed, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29, 02-03:30pm, Room 33-218, First class is at 1 pm on 1/6.

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 30 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 16.010, 16.020, or equivalent
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F   

Introduction to computational tools and their use in solving engineering problems, analyzing data, and presenting scientific results. Techniques for the practical use of spreadsheets (XESS), mathematical and numerical analysis packages (MATLAB), symbolic algebra (MAPLE), and other Athena-based software packages are presented. Issues of computational accuracy and efficiency are discussed. Emphasizes problem solving using available software packages, not programming or algorithmic development. Enrollment may be limited.
Please note that the first meeting will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 6, in Room 33-218. All other sessions will meet from 2-3:30 as listed above.
Contact: Prof. Moe Win, 35-211, x3-6799, moewin@mit.edu


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