Accounting Basics
When are Accounting Basics Covered?
Accounting Basics are introduced in ENGR112 during Class 20.2*
Accounting for linear momentum, angular momentum, mass, energy and charge are explained further in ENGR112 in Classes 22.1, 23.2, 24.2, 27.1, 28.1, and 28.2*.
*Explaination of Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 20.2: |
Accounting Concepts |
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Define system, intensive/extensive quantity, state/path quantities |
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Know system types |
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Learn and apply the Universal Accounting Equation (UAE) |
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Uniderstand the meaning of "conserved quantities" |
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Know how to apply the Fundamental Principles and Canons to ethical dilemmas |
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Know what is ABET and why it is important to the professional engineer |
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know the steps required to become a professional engineer |
| Class 22.1: |
Accounting for Mass |
| Class 23.2: |
Accounting for Energy |
| Class 24.2: |
Accounting for Energy - Part 2 |
| Class 27.1: |
Accounting for Linear Momentum |
| Class 28.1: |
Accounting for Charge |
| Class 28.2: |
Accounting for Angular Momentum |
Class Agenda
| Class 20.2: |
Accounting Concepts |
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Lecture material on definitions for accounting, quantities, and systems |
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Lecture material on rules of systems |
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Examples of various types of systems |
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Lecture material on Universal Accounting Equation (UAE) and definitions |
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5 min exercise |
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Lecture material on special systems |
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Examples of special systems |
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PAT - individual assessment |
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Lecture material on UAE |
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HW assignment |
Why are Accounting Basics Important?
Almost every engineering problem requires a systematic tabulation of materials, time, money, or other identifiable quantities.
Engineers use many accounting techniques in their solutions
Keeping track of various engineering quantities leads to a better understanding of an engineering process and more accurate results.
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