Integration of Matlab in Engineering and Engineering Technology Curriculum

This paper presents the course content of Introduction to Programming (CSC 215) and its importance in the engineering and engineering technology curriculum.Specific student outcomes, such as programming techniques, modeling, data interpretation and error analysis will be presented.In addition, it will be shown how CSC 215 is used as a transition course from the first year courses to upper level engineering courses.Finally, material will be presented on techniques used in the class to foster higher order problem solving skills.