Vector Math Basics for Engineering Students

Fundamentals of Vector Math to Help You Succeed in Engineering

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.

What you'll get with the course

5.5 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
Email access to the instructor for when you have questions over course content
30-day money back guarantee. Please see the Terms of Use here for more details.

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

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Your Instructor

Cherish Qualls, PhD

Teaching is my passion. As a University professor I have taught 1000's of students and watched them transform from freshmen into successful engineers. Unlike many STEM professors, I believe in teaching complex material in simple, easy-to-understand terms. I teach my courses in a way I wish I had been taught: straightforward lectures with plenty of examples on how to apply the theory being learned.

In addition to University experience, I also worked as an engineer for 8 years in industry at a well-known defense company. This experience enables me to focus in on topics that are actually applicable in the real world, not just textbook problems.

Come learn with me!

Course Curriculum

Vector Basics

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.