Vector Calculus Basics for Engineering Students
Vector Calculus Basics for Engineering Students
What are vectors?
A vector is a fundamental math concept that's used extensively in engineering. Understanding the math behind vectors before you start using vectors in engineering courses improves your comprehension and makes the learning curve much shorter.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for students in engineering who need a review of vector concepts before taking courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Vector Calculus. These courses rely heavily on vector applications so the better you understand vector math, the easier these courses will be.
What you'll get with the course
4+ hours of on-demand lecture videos
35+ fully-worked examples to teach you how to apply the material
7 homework sets with solutions so you can practice what you've learned
Downloadable outline of notes with all example problem statements to help you follow along with the lectures
What you'll learn
This course covers all you need to get started with vectors. We'll cover:
Notation & terms
Addition &subtraction
Position vectors
Magnitude
Unit vectors
2D & 3D Cartesian vectors
Properties of vectors
Finding vectors using transverse and azimuth angles
Dot product
Direction cosines
Cross Product
Finding area and volume of parallelograms and triangles
Vector math fundamentals you need to succeed in engineering
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What you will learn
- Position Vectors
- Dot Product
- Cross Product
Rating: 4.4
Level: Beginner Level
Duration: 5.5 hours
Instructor: Cherish Qualls, PhD
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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