Utilizing Matlab for Teaching Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology

We are creating a new course called Applied Mathematics for Engineering Technology. The students have completed a first calculus course where they previously stopped. We are trying to extend their capabilities in integration, derivatives, and even applications of differential equations necessary for understanding RLC circuits and PID controls by using numerical methods (with software like Matlab). There will be little emphasis on mathematical rigor due to the audience.

Has anyone else created a course of this type? If yes, what text are you using. Please share any information you have. Thank you.

[Andrew Newell]

You can get several resources by Googling "using matlab to teach circuits".

Answer 1

[Gautam Vallabha]

Here are some relevant items:

• Classroom Resources for "circuits"

MATLAB and Simulink textbooks:

• Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 4th ed (2009)
• Introduction to Electric Circuits, 8th ed (2010)
• Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, 9th ed (2008)

Answer 2

[Arnaud Miege]

Have a look at the Classroom resources on the MathWorks website, there may be something of interest.

HTH,

Arnaud

Answer 3

[George]

Thank you for these suggestions. They are helpful, but not exactly what I'm looking for. Has anyone reviewed "Exploring Calculus With Matlab: Topics & Applications" by Smaldone? Publication date is not until 8/11.