ARCHIVE Winter 2024

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Meet and Greet / How Labs Will Work

HW2: Vectors and Matrices

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Welcome to Week 3!
This week we'll start learning MATLAB and discuss why your computer is your most important engineering tool.

First set of homework is due this week. Make sure to read the Guide to Using PrairieLearn to understand how the homeworks are set up, and then click a homework link below to get started!

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Join the course late? Not to worry! Email your lab instructor to introduce yourself and then check Week 1 for links to things you need to get caught up on. If you need extensions for assignments, scroll down and complete the Extension Request form.

Experiencing computer trouble? Contact the CAEN Help Desk on the 2nd floor of the Duderstadt Center.

(10 pts) Computing CARES Entry Survey: Complete the survey by January 27th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach Beginning of Term Survey: Complete the survey by January 27th at 11:59pm. Note: ECoach has one Beginning of Term Survey that covers all the courses that you are taking that use ECoach this term. So, you may have already completed this survey as part of your work for another course.

(20 pts) ENGR 101 Staff Panel: Hear from ENGR 101 GSIs and IAs on the topic of Study Abroad & Getting Involved in Extracurriculars on Monday 1/29 from 6:00PM-7:00PM in IOE 1610. Why you should come? Hear from our incredible student staff about their study abroad experiences and all of the amazing extracurriculars they have been a part of! Additionally, you will receive extra credit for coming and staying the entire time!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW1: Intro to MATLAB

HW3: Functions and Data

Your Computer as an Engineering Tool

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Matrices and Functions

HW4: Logical Operations and Indexing

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Welcome to Week 4!
We'll be exploring logical indexing and images in MATLAB, and we'll see how to apply these to Project 1.

Lecture this week will introduce Project 1 and include some program planning to help you get started on Project 1. Make sure to attend!

Assessment 1 is next week. See the Canvas announcement and Piazza posts when they are posted for more details.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Drop-add Deadline is January 30th, 2024.

Join the course late? Not to worry! Email your lab instructor to introduce yourself and then check Week 1 for links to things you need to get caught up on. If you need extensions for assignments, scroll down and complete the Extension Request form.

Experiencing computer trouble? Contact the CAEN Help Desk on the 2nd floor of the Duderstadt Center.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 1 Playbook: Complete the playbook by February 3rd at 11:59pm.

(20 pts) ENGR 101 Staff Panel: Hear from ENGR 101 GSIs and IAs on the topic of Study Abroad & Getting Involved in Extracurriculars on Monday 1/29 from 6:00PM-7:00PM in IOE 1610. Why you should come? Hear from our incredible student staff about their study abroad experiences and all of the amazing extracurriculars they have been a part of! Additionally, you will receive extra credit for coming and staying the entire time!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW5: Working with Images

Project 1 Overview

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Logical Indexing and Images

HW6: Plotting and Figures

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Make sure that you finalize your schedule today. Today is the last day to add or drop any courses without receiving a "W" on your transcript.

Welcome to Week 5!
This week we'll be looking at how we can use MATLAB to simulate a physical phenomenon and use that simulation create helpful and informative visualizations.

Project 1 Checkpoint should be completed by Tuesday to make sure you're on track to finish the project on time. Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to start Project 1! Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by Tuesday!

Assessment 1 takes place this week. Please make sure to read the details and logistics for Assessment 1 linked below. We strongly recommend you take the practice assessment at least once before taking the actual assessment.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Check back next week for new extra credit opportunities!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW7: Statistics and Simulation

HW8: Advanced Plotting and Data Visualization

Programming Application: Beam Deflection

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Plotting, Statistics, and Simulation

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

You should have the Project 1 Checkpoint completed by today to stay on pace for Project 1. Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by today!

Opens Wednesday 12:01am

HW9: Strings and Cell Arrays

Welcome to Week 6!
We'll be exploring some new data types and data structures in MATLAB this week. We'll then see how we can use these new data structures in Project 2.

Project 1 is due Tuesday. Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to submit!

Assessment 2 is next week. See the Canvas announcement and Piazza posts when they are posted for more details.

Project 2 has been released. Scroll down to the Projects section for the link to an overview of the project, the project specifications, and the Piazza FAQ post. You're ready to start Project 2 after you've finished the homework that is due this week.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 1 Reflection: Complete the reflection by February 17 at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 2 Playbook: Complete the playbook by February 17th at 11:59pm.

(20 pts) ENGR 101 Staff Panel: Hear from ENGR 101 GSIs and IAs on the topic of How to manage a good Work/Life Balance and Things to Do in Ann Arbor on Monday 2/12 from 6:00PM-7:00PM in IOE 1610. Why you should come? Hear from our incredible student staff about their experiences and tips for maintaining work life balance and suggestions for things to do in Ann Arbor! Additionally, you will receive extra credit for coming and staying the entire time!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW10: MATLAB Tables

Project 2 Overview

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Cell Arrays, Tables, Data Visualization

HW11: Applying Computing to Society

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Submit Project 1 by today to earn up to full credit.

Welcome to Week 7!
We'll be learning about how we can use computing to improve society and to reveal bias in algorithms.

Project 2 Checkpoint should be completed by Tuesday to make sure you're on track to finish the project on time. Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to start Project 2! Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by Tuesday!

Assessment 2 takes place this week. We strongly recommend you take the practice assessment at least once before taking the actual assessment.

Assessment consultations for Assessment 2 are available during in-person office hours after Assessment 2 closes. If you would like to go through your answers for Assessment 2, or are interested in retaking Assessment 2, please come see us in office hours.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Check back next week for new extra credit opportunities!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

Spring Break Office Hours. The last day of office hours before Spring Break will be Friday, February 23th. Office Hours will resume on Monday, March 4th.

Make sure your computer is set up for C++. We will start the C++ half of our course after spring break. Follow these instructions if you have not yet completed this set up.

Algorithmic Bias

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Tables & Data Analysis

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

You should have the Project 2 Checkpoint completed by today to stay on pace for Project 2. Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by today!

Opens Wednesday 12:01am

Welcome to Week 8!
Enjoy your Spring Break! Take time away from ENGR101 and get some fresh air and extra rest.

Assessment 2 Late Submission
The late submission for Assessment 2 closes Thursday, 2/29, at 11:59PM.

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

Spring Break Office Hours. The last day of office hours before Spring Break will be Friday, February 23th. Office Hours will resume on Monday, March 4th.

Make sure your computer is set up for C++. We will start the C++ half of our course after spring break. Follow these instructions if you have not yet completed this set up.

We'll see you back next week to start the C++ half of the course!

Welcome to Week 9!
This week, we wrap-up the MATLAB half of our course.

Project 2 is due Tuesday. Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to submit!

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Check back next week for new extra credit opportunities!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

No homework this week.

Programming Application: Animation in MATLAB

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Goodbye MATLAB, Hello C++

HW12: Introduction to C++

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Submit Project 2 by today to earn up to full credit.

Welcome to Week 10!
We're starting the second half of the course focusing on getting started with C++ programming.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

(20 pts) ENGR 101 Staff Panel: Hear from ENGR 101 GSIs and IAs on the topic of Selecting a Major and Pursuing other Academic Interests on Wednesday 3/13 from 7:00PM-8:00PM in CCCB0420. Why you should come? Hear from our incredible student staff about their experiences and tips for choosing a major! Additionally, you will receive extra credit for coming and staying the entire time!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

Your Computer as an Engineering Tool, Part 2

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Getting Started with C++

HW13: More C++ Basics and Branching

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Welcome to Week 11!
We'll be learning a lot of the basics of the C++ programming language this week. We'll also practice planning and debugging some basic programs. These debugging strategies will help you in your labs and projects.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Check back next week for new extra credit opportunities!

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW14: Iteration

HW15: Functions in C++

Program Planning and Debugging

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Branching, Iteration, and Functions

HW 16: Strings, Streams, and I/O

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Welcome to Week 12!
We'll be learning about some key strategies for reading in data, and storing that data, in C++. We'll also introduce Project 3 which is designed to help you practice all of these strategies.

Project 3 has been released. Scroll down to the Projects section for the link to an overview of the project, the project specifications, and the Project FAQ post on Piazza.

Assessment 3 is next week. See the Canvas announcement and Piazza posts when they are posted for more details.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

Prof. Alford's Office Hours are cancelled for this week. Feel free to email if you have a specific (non-technical) question.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 2 Reflection: Complete the reflection by March 30th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 3 Playbook: Complete the playbook by March 30th at 11:59pm.

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

HW17: Vectors in C++

HW18: Program Design in C++

Project 3 Overview

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Strings, File I/O Streams, and Vectors

Ch. 20: Vectors of Vectors

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Welcome to Week 13!
We'll be learning about some more complex data structures in C++ as well as learning some more about how we can apply computing to solve engineering problems.

Project 3 Checkpoint should be completed by Tuesday to make sure you're on track to finish the project on time. Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to start Project 3!

Assessment 3 takes place this week. We strongly recommend you take the practice assessment at least once before taking the actual assessment.

Assessment consultations for Assessment 3 are available during in-person office hours after Assessment 3 closes. If you would like to go through your answers for Assessment 3, or are interested in retaking Assessment 3, please come see us in office hours.

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

Ch. 19: Structs

Programming Application: House Hunting

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Data Structures and Program Design

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

You should have the Project 3 Checkpoint completed by today to stay on pace for Project 3. Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by today!

Opens Wednesday 12:01am

Welcome to Week 14!
We're going to see how we can apply all of our new C++ skills to solve a more complex engineering problem in Project 4.

Project 3 is due Tuesday! Come see us in office hours with questions! Don't wait until the last minute to submit!

Project 4 has been released. Scroll down to the Projects section for the link to an overview of the project, the project specifications, and the Project FAQ post on Piazza.

Lecture and lab will have a lot of planning and exercises that will be directly applicable to Project 4, so make sure you attend!

Sick or tested positive for COVID? Scroll down and find the "Excused Absence" Form. Fill this out and we will excuse you from lab and follow up with you via email.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 3 Reflection: Complete the reflection by April 13th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach Assessment 4 Playbook: Complete the reflection by April 13th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) Computing CARES Exit Survey: Please complete the exit survey by April 15th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach End of Term Survey: Complete the survey by April 24th at 11:59pm (Survey opens April 16th).

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

We are all done with Homework! Don't forget to use the examples and "common patterns" as templates for your lab and project code.

Project 4 Overview

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Programming Practice (Containerships)

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

Submit Project 3 by today to earn up to full credit.

Welcome to Week 15!
We will be focusing on using programming applications this week.

Project 4 checkpoint is Tuesday. Be sure your partnership is registered and aim to hit the timeline goals in the specs!

Assessment 4 takes place Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to complete it by the due date! We highly recommend you take the Practice Assessment at least once before you take the actual assessment.

(10 pts) Computing CARES Exit Survey: Please complete the exit survey by April 15th at 11:59pm.

(10 pts) ECoach End of Term Survey: Complete the survey by April 24th at 11:59pm (Survey opens April 16th).

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

We are all done with Homework! Don't forget to use the examples and "common patterns" as templates for your lab and project code.

Programming Application: Being Your Own DJ with C++

Reflection Form
Due Sat. 11:59pm

Recordings and reflection available after lecture ends.

Programming Practice (Ottendorf Cipher)

(Walkthroughs released on Friday night/Saturday morning)

Lab worksheet must be turned in to Gradescope for credit!

You should have the Project 4 Checkpoint completed by today to stay on pace for Project 4. Partnerships MUST be registered on the Autograder by today!

Opens Wednesday 12:01am

Welcome to Week 16!
This week is the last week of classes. Congratulations!! You made it!

Project 4 Due Tuesday. Submit your code to the Autograder. Late submissions for Project 4 will be accepted through Friday, April 26th.

Last Day of Office Hours is Tuesday. This is also the last day for assessment retake consultations.

Assessment Retakes for Assessments 1-4 must be completed by Friday.

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) holds supplemental instruction sessions on Sundays for a variety of classes, including ENGR 101. You can find the schedule for ECAS SI sessions here. They also offer tutoring for select classes as well. Check that out here.

Homework Club meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00pm in 1437 Mason Hall. You can find additional help at the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS), which holds supplemental instruction sessions and tutoring for a variety of classes.

We are all done with Homework! Don't forget to use the examples and "common patterns" as you finish Project 4.

Semester Wrap-up