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| Prerequisites |
- Basic knowledge of
linear algebra and vector calculus
- Programming experience
in at least one language (Matlab, Python, C,
C++, Java, Fortran, etc.) |
| Learning Resources
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Instead of
following a single designated textbook,
current real-world industry problems are
presented with related reading materials
assembled from multiple sources: textbooks,
academic publications, articles, video clips,
etc. The lectures cover related technical
issues, including theories and computational
methods, necessary for completing each of the
problem sets. |
| Assignments |
Problem Sets: 8 problem sets are given to
help you better understand the course
material. Problem sets are
downloadable from the "Schedule" section.
Computational Assignment: You will be asked to use
computational tools or write your own
computer programs in
C/C++/Java/Matlab/Python. Computers
are available in the MechE Computer
Cluster (HH-C101) and other public
computer clusters.
Individual
Effort: The solutions to all the
problem sets that you hand in should be
generated by your individual effort.
It is ok to discuss the approach to
problems with other students, but the
submitted solutions, programs, and data
files and computer codes must be your own
work and should not be copied from someone
else.
Academic
Integrity & Collaboration: Any act of cheating or
plagiarism will be treated in accordance
with Carnegie Mellon’s Policy on Academic
Integrity, which can be found on the web
at:
http://www.cmu.edu/policies/student-and-student-life/academic-integrity.html.
Depending upon the individual violation,
students could face penalties ranging from
failing the assignment to failing the
class.
Late Policy
for Problem Sets: 25% off for one
day, 50% off for two days, and no credit
afterward. For example, suppose that
the due date is 5:00pm on Friday; you will
lose 25% by handing it
in on Saturday and 50% on Sunday.
No-penalty Late Days:
Everyone is given four no-penalty late
days. You may submit four Problem Sets
one-day late with
no late penalty, two Problem Sets two-days
late, or one Problem Set one-day late and another
Problem Set three-days late with no
penalty. Just indicate on the cover page how
many no-penalty late days you would like to
use. You may NOT use no-penalty late
days for the project.
Project:
There
will be a group project toward the end of the
semester.
Late Policy for Project
Reports: No credit for late
Project Reports.
Hand-in Directory: Hand in your work on
problem sets to your hand-in folder.
Problem sets are usually due at 5 PM on
Friday.
Grade Correction: Please review your
graded problem sets and quizzes right after
they are returned to you to make sure that
there is no error in grading. If
you find a grading error, you must let the
instructor or one of the TAs know as soon
as possible but no later than a week from
the date your graded problem set or quiz
is returned. The grade will not be
corrected after one week.
Textbook Reading: Reading assignments may be
given every week. Check the schedule
section regularly for each week's reading
assignment.
In-Class Assignments: During the lecture time,
short (~5min) in-class assignments may be
given. This allows you to reflect on
what has been covered in the recent lectures
and reading assignments and to check your
understanding of the material. It also
gives the instructor a chance to detect and
point out typical mistakes so you will be
better prepared for quizzes. The
class participation credit will be given
partly based on how many in-class
assignments you submit.
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| Policy on Missed Quiz |
A missed quiz counts as zero
credit unless you get permission in advance
from the instructor. If you are sick a
note from the student health center is
required. A make-up quiz may not be of
the same difficulty as the in-class
quiz. The instructor can also give
an oral make-up quiz instead.
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| Course Policies |
Accommodations for students
with disabilities: If a student
has a disability and requires accommodations,
he/she should contact Catherine Getchell,
Director of Disability Resources, 412-268-6121,
getchell@cmu.edu.
If a student has an accommodations letter from
the Disability Resources office, the instructor
will discuss with the student and make sure that
accommodations are provided as appropriate.
Statement on student
wellness: As a student,
you may experience a range of challenges that
can interfere with learning, such as strained
relationships, increased anxiety, substance use,
feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or
lack of motivation. These mental health concerns
or stressful events may diminish your academic
performance and/or reduce your ability to
participate in daily activities. CMU services
are available, and treatment does work. You can
learn more about confidential mental health
services available on campus at: http://www.cmu.edu/counseling/.
Support is always available (24/7) from
Counseling and Psychological Services:
412-268-2922. |
| Estimated Workload |
Time management is a critical
factor to your academic success, as to any
professional environment. Being a 12-unit
course, it is expected that each student will
devote at least 12 hours a week to: (1) reading
assignments, (2) attending lectures, (3)
completing problem sets, (4) reviewing lecture
materials, (5) studying for quizzes, and (6)
working on a team project. |
| Your Grade |
Your final grade will be determined by an
absolute method of grading. This
is to allow you to obtain a grade based on
your individual performance without having
to compete with others. It is thus
possible for the whole class to get an A
grade or in the other case for the whole
class to get a C grade. (Of course we
hope that you all will work hard and get an
A!) The final letter grade ranges
are:
A:
100-90% B:
90-80% C:
80-70% D: 70-60%
The evaluation of your work in
the course will be based on the following
distribution:
| 24-681
Grading |
Items |
Total
Points |
| 8 Problem
Sets |
5% x 8 |
40% |
| 6 Quizzes |
5% x 6 |
30% |
| Project |
25% |
25% |
| Participation |
5% |
5% |
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100% |
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| Covid19 |
Please do not come
to class if you feel sick or have symptoms of a
potentially contagious illness. Following CMU
policy, students that have symptoms of COVID-19
should contact University Health Services (UHS)
at 412-268-2157. Even if you know you do not
have COVID-19 but have symptoms that may be a
sign of other contagious illnesses, such as a
cold or flu, please do not come to class. In the
past, some students have thought that coming to
class even though they were sick would make them
seem like a hard worker. However, this culture
has changed. The pandemic has underscored that
being around other people when you are sick
risks spreading the illness to them, and staying
home stops transmission throughout the
community. Staying home when you are sick shows
that you are responsible and that you care about
your classmates and the campus community. |
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