Course Overview
This course introduces students to fundamental computer applications used in chemical and environmental engineering technology. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills using Microsoft Excel and MATLAB for data organization, visualization, basic numerical analysis, and introductory engineering calculations. The course is designed for first-semester students with no prior programming experience and focuses on building confidence and best practices for engineering problem-solving and communication.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use Excel to organize, analyze, and present engineering data
- Perform basic calculations, unit conversions, and data analysis in Excel
- Create professional-quality charts and tables
- Use MATLAB as a computational and scripting tool
- Write basic MATLAB scripts using variables, arrays, and built-in functions
- Plot and interpret engineering data using MATLAB
- Apply Excel and MATLAB to simple chemical and environmental engineering problems.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Computer Applications for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology (CENV 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
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