ENGR 250

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ENGR 250

• ENGINEERING COMPUTATION

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Overview

• Word processing (Word) (2 lectures)
• Tables, graphs, equation editor
• Engineering report (2 lectures)
• Structure, components, writing style
• University/other resources
• Spread sheeting (Excel) (5 lectures)
• Programming (Visual Basic) (10 lectures)

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Lecturers
Dr. Ken Morison course coordinator,
programming 462 Siemon Bldg, 364-2578
ken.morison_at_canterbury.ac.nz
Dr. Pat Jordan spreadsheeting 461 Siemon Bldg,
364-2864 pat.jordan_at_canterbury.ac.nz
Dr. Peter Gostomski Report writing 457 Siemon
Bldg, 364-2141 peter.gostomski_at_canterbury.ac.nz
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Course requirements

• 18 lectures and 4 computer labs
• 18 lectures Wed. (E1) and Thurs. (E1)
• 800 am from 25 February until 13 May.
• Assessment
• Report writing and Word Processing due Thurs.
  11 March 2004, 500 pm
• Spread Sheeting and report writing due Thurs.
  1 April 2004, 500 pm.
• Programming due Thurs. 13 May 2004, 500 pm.
• Programming due Thurs. 3 June 2004, 500 pm.

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Textbook

• Numerous class handouts
• Visual Basic for Engineers, Scientists and
  Technologists. By Morison, K.R. (available from
  the central library copy centre when VB lectures
  start)

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Lab classes
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Labs The Cave
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General computer information

• EngCad is separate from other university IT
  computer systems
• Personal files on J drive
• Map to IT P drive using shortcut on program menu
• Keep 10mb available (allocated 120mb)
• More available if needed (for work!!!)
• Print credits are separate from IT system
• Password problems
• Web and email access is same as IT
• Engcad access is original password from last year
  as it appeared on last years bill.
• See Joost Stenfert-Kroese (x-6291) in Engineering
  Core block or computer technician in your dept.

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Backing up

• On-campus
• A network outage or computer crash etc. could
  cause the file you are working on to be damaged.
  Save often!
• After every session back up ½ of machines have
  CD writers and ½ have USB on front for memory
  sticks
• Off-campus
• Backup hard drive to CD, etc.

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Viruses

• The University has a licence for SOPHOS
  anti-virus software.
• Use Sophos Program to scan your floppy disks
  whenever you bring them to University
• Additionally, set Sophos to scan the files on
  your dedicated student server space. Do this once
  a week.
• Treat e-mail Attachments with caution
• Remember that common attachments should have a
  suffix/extension such as .doc, .txt. .htm. .xls.
• These files can still contain harmful macro
  viruses
• Be careful with files with .exe suffix
• Avoid attached files that have a suffix such as
  .pif .prf .bat etc.

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OOS - Occupational Overuse Syndrome

• Synonyms
• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Symptoms associated with keyboard, mouse and
  workstation use
• Stage 1 Aching and tiredness is felt mostly in
  the arms and neck area at the end of the day.
  This goes away when at rest.
• Stage 2 Recurrent aching and tiredness occurs.
  It starts earlier, and lasts longer after
  finishing work. Some pain can be felt at night
  and repetitive work is harder to do. The pain
  eases on days off work.
• Stage 3 Aching, weakness and tiredness is felt
  when at rest. Pain is evident at night and
  normal activity is severely impaired.

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OOS - Occupational Overuse Syndrome

• Causes
• Long periods of maintaining the same posture at
  your computer workstation, even if it's a
  "recommended posture.
• Extensive use of a computer mouse, especially for
  exacting tasks such as computer drawings.
• Typing quickly for long periods with few breaks
• Typing with the telephone receiver cradled on
  your shoulder.

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OOS - Occupational Overuse Syndrome

• Prevention
• frequent short breaks of 10-30 seconds every 15
  minutes
• switch between computing and non-computing tasks
• good posture while at the computer
• Useful link
• http//www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz/organisation/comm
  ittees/healthsafety/oos/
• Symptoms ? see a doctor!!!

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Tricks of the trade Inserting in Word

• Tables
• Figures
• Captions
• Equations

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Tricks of the trade tables in Word

• Turn the ruler on (View ? Ruler)
• Table ? Insert ? Table
• Choose rows columns
• adjust width/heights using ruler
• format using Table ? Table Properties
• right click for other options
• Properties
• merge cells
• cell alignment

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Tricks of the trade Excel graphs in Word

• Goal Insert graphs and pictures easily and
  reliably into Word document
• Appropriately sized for space on page
• Graph font size matches main text
• Caption appropriately placed
• Problem Word ? desktop publishing
• Figures dance across page when editing text
• Fonts too small
• Captions get separated from figures
• (examples)

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Tricks of the trade Excel graphs in Word

• Two methods (?)
• Insert graph as a picture
• More reliable
• Minimal file size
• More tedious for editing
• Insert graph as embedded chart object
• Word default technique
• Faster editing
• Word document gets very large if Excel file is
  large
• Two copies of Excel file

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Tricks of the trade Excel graphs in Word

• Method 1 (Paste as picture)
• Create table of 1 cell (invisible border)
• Copy Excel chart
• Edit ? Paste Special ? Picture
• Notes
• Dont link file
• Format axis and legend before pasting
• If change graph, need to repaste

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Tricks of the trade Excel graphs in Word

• Method 2 (Paste as Chart object)
• Create table of 1 cell (invisible border)
• Copy Excel chart (CTRLC)
• Edit ? Paste (CTRLV)
• Notes
• If change data set in original Excel file, need
  to repaste

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Tricks of the trade Captions

• Engineering reports have three types of non-text
  items
• Figures
• Tables
• Equations
• Figures and tables require captions

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Tricks of the trade Captions

• Graphs/pictures all considered figures
• Captions go below figures
• Select picture
• Menu Insert-Reference-Caption
• Alternative Right click picture ? choose caption
• Choose Label Figure ? click ok
• Add caption details

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Tricks of the trade Captions

• Tables
• Captions go above tables
• Select table
• Menu Insert-Reference-Caption
• Choose Label Table ? click ok
• Add caption details