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Introduction to Engineering Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor

Ronald Bennett (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

ENGR-1371-001 Introduction to Engineering

Prerequisites

MATH 1316-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession. It includes applications of mathematical and scientific principles to the systematic solution of typical engineering problems; the use of computer analysis tools and techniques including Excel; MatLab and MathCAD; discussions of professionalism, contemporary issues and ethics; and experience in team design projects.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Bundled in bookstore:

MATLAB for Engineers, Second Edition

Engineering with Excel, Third Edition

combined ISBN-13: 978-0-13-508509-7   or

combined ISBN-10: 013-508509-8

 

Esource by Pearson

Supplies

\ Calculator: Calculator TI-83, TI-84, TI-92+, Voyage 200
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\ FLASH DRIVE: A USB compatible flash drive is required for this course.

Student Performance

\ This course is a lecture/lab based course. There will be four exams, one group Design Project, one group Service Learning Project(SLP), one major research paper, various homework assignments, and in-class assignments for Excel, Word, Matlab ,MathCad. Exams will be administered in class (in which case they must be completed by the end of class). Expect to have homework assigned each day.

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\ After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:
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  1. \ Summarize and give examples of the professional roles of an engineer,
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  2. \ Summarize and give examples of the ethical and professional issues characteristic of an engineering career,
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  3. \ Perform basic calculations using vectors,
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  4. \ Apply Microsoft Excel, Mathsoft MathCAD, and Mathworks MATLAB to engineering analyses,
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  5. \ Explain and apply the design process to solve a typical engineering problem, and
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  6. \ Prepare and submit a properly formatted and detailed technical report.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; talking during the lecture; abusive, offensive, and/or disrespectful language or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students, and/or Amarillo College property.

For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. http://www.actx.edu/admission/files/filecabinet/folder2/Student_R_R_07_Hyper.pdf

Grading Criteria

EVALUATION:

The final grades of A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the average of the earned grades as follows for four exams, the combined average of homework and in-class assignments, the research paper, four exams, the Design Project, and the Service Learning Project.

(Avg. of HW. &. InClass Assign. + Research Paper + 4 Exams + Design Project + SLP)/8

If there are more exams, increase the numerator and denominator accordingly. In place of a final exam, a Design Project will be substituted.
 

Makeup exams will not be given without prior consent of the instructor.

As an engineer, you will need to continue lifelong learning throughout your career.  You will attend workshops, tour work sites, interview clients, among other duties.  To support the goal of lifelong learning outside of the classroom, the Engineering Department will arrange for guest speakers and tours to broaden your education.  There will be speakers on the first Wednesday, at noon, of each month (September, October, and November) and two tours.  You must attend 4 of the 6 actitives and fill out a short report form.  If you cannot attend the activity, you will submit a 3 page, double spaced, 12 point paper (including footnotes) on the topic you missed.  The due date for the paper will be 1 week after the missed activity.  You must notify me one week before each scheduled activity as to whether or not you will be able to attend.

Attendance

Class time is 10:30 AM to 11:45 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 208 Engineering.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at Amarillo College during the Fall semester is November 16, 2011. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

Attendance is essential for successful completion of this course.  Late homework is not accepted.  Homework may always be submitted early and exams may taken in advance when absences are due to a scheduled event.

An attendance sheet will be distributed at each class session. Perfect attendance with the exception of DAY 1 (automatically excused) will yield 3 bonus points to your final average. If you have more than 3 unexcused absences then each such absence beyond the third will deduct 1 point from your average.

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Additional Information

For your convenience, my schedule is attached. While I will make an effort to be on hand at the times shown, there will be times that will not be possible. I will also be available at times not indicated. CALL ME IF YOU NEED HELP!