Computations for Engineering Technology - MEC 270 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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MEC 270 - Computations for Engineering Technology
Presents the use of spreadsheets and Matlab or equivalent to solve a variety of problems in introductory engineering analysis, such as graphing data, unit conversions, simple statistical analysis, sorting, searching and analyzing data, curve fitting, interpolation, solving algebraic equations, logical decisions, evaluating integrals, comparing economic alternatives, and finding optimum solutions. The acquisition and processing of data as well as macro programming in Basic are also covered.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

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Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
38933 MEC 270-30YL 3
   W   
4:00 p.m.-6:05 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
Ten Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.

Fall 2025 ➜

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