Day 2 - Vector Algebra and Calculus

It is difficult to escape vector algebra and calculus in engineering calculations. We will look at some of these topics through engineering examples. As a student many of these topics are covered in the first year except for matrices.

Many of the calculations encountered in the topics below are usually done through pen/paper or higher-end graphing calculators. Using Python also for the calculations in any of your engineering courses allows the review of the mathematics in two ways:

Students apply mathematics to Problem Solving traditionally by working it out on paper and calculator

Students again implement the mathematics in Python.

This one-two punch will help analytical thinking and consistency. In fact, they can go further by taking part in What If? Scenarios and creating graphics for better understanding.