By the end of this course of study, students should be able to:

  • Describe a computer and identify its basic structure.
  • Use a computer effectively to source for information and to solve problems.
  • Use and apply computer application packages for word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation and presentation graphics,
  • Use mathematical/numerical data processing packages to assist in carrying out engineering tasks (e.g. Mathcad, Mat lab etc.)
  • Use common software applications as tools in solving engineering problems.
  • Use computer applications as tools to assist in carrying out engineering tasks.
  • Use mathematical packages to solve engineering problems (e.g. Microsoft Excel, MathCAD)
  • Apply engineering problem-solving techniques to analyze and develop basic algorithms