Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
Introduction to microcomputers. Database programming. Spreadsheet packages. Graphics and applications to chemical engineering problems.

Course Objectives:
To update the engineers with the most recent change in microcomputer applications in chemical engineering field.

Prerequisites :
None

Textbook(s):
Perry, "Chemical Engineering Handbook" (for design examples)

Reference:
None

Syllabus:
a) Use of microcomputers in engineering education (4 hours)
b) Chip technology aod new trends in microcomputers
c) Programming with FORTRAN 90 (10 hours)
d) Database applications, electronic handbook (10 hours)
e) Spreadsheet and macroprogramming in process design (14 hours)
f) Midterm (4 hours)

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Bi-weekly homeworks are given

Computer Usage:
Computer usage is required in the homeworks

Laboratory work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 2 credits
Engineering Sciences: 1 credit
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental:None

Instructors:
Bilgin Kisakürek