From 652f88728eb91bae1c4f30b63d1fbe60788ea938 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Kolset Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:25:31 -0600 Subject: Added jupyter notebook converter script. Converts markdown (.md) tutorials to jupyter notebook (.ipynb). --- .../module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb | 44 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 tutorials/module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb (limited to 'tutorials/module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb') diff --git a/tutorials/module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb b/tutorials/module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f41a719 --- /dev/null +++ b/tutorials/module_1/notebook_1/intro_to_programming.ipynb @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +{ + "cells": [ + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "# Introduction to Programming\n", + "\n", + "## The Importance of Programming in Engineering\n", + "\n", + "Engineering is all about solving problems, designing innovative\n", + "solutions, and making systems work efficiently. Whether you’re designing\n", + "cars, airplanes, rockets, or even everyday machines, programming plays a\n", + "critical role in modern engineering.\n", + "\n", + "In mechanical engineering, programming helps us **analyze data, model\n", + "complex systems, automate repetitive tasks, and simulate real-world\n", + "physics.** For example, instead of spending hours solving equations by\n", + "hand, engineers can write a program that does it in seconds. This saves\n", + "time and therefore do more.\n", + "\n", + "With programming, mechanical engineers can:\n", + "\n", + "- **Automate calculations:** Quickly solve equations for heat\n", + " transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical stresses.\n", + "- **Simulate systems:** Model how a bridge bends under weight or how\n", + " an engine burns fuel efficiently.\n", + "- **Analyze data:** Process thousands of test results to improve\n", + " designs.\n", + "- **Control machines:** Program robots, 3D printers, and CNC’s.\n", + "\n", + "In this course, you’ll see how computing and programming applies to\n", + "mechanical engineering and how they can make you a better problem\n", + "solver. By the end, you’ll have the skills and understanding of how to\n", + "write programs that help you **think like an engineer in the digital\n", + "age.**" + ], + "id": "307c2389-0504-4970-a463-389bbd313e0e" + } + ], + "nbformat": 4, + "nbformat_minor": 5, + "metadata": {} +} -- cgit v1.2.3