Introduction to Engineering Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ENGR-1371-001 Introduction to Engineering

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 1414-minimum grade of C

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

\ Engineering fundamentals

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\ An Introduction to Engineering 4th Edition

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\ By Saeed Moaveni

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, and Matlab. 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.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:
 

1. Summarize and give examples of the professional roles of an engineer,
2. Summarize and give examples of the ethical and professional issues characteristic of an engineering career,
3. Perform basic calculations using vectors,
4. Apply Microsoft Excel, and MATLAB to engineering analyses,
5. Explain and apply the design process to solve a typical engineering problem, and
6. Prepare and submit a properly formatted and detailed technical report.

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Grading Criteria

EVALUATION:
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\ 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, a research paper and oral presentation, four exams, a  Design Project, Outside Learning Projects, and ACES attendences.
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\ (Avg. of HW. &. InClass Assign. + Research Paper /Presentation+ 4 Exams + Design Project + Outside Learning Projects + ACES attendences)/9
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\ If there are more exams, increase the numerator and denominator accordingly. In place of a final exam, a Design Project will be substituted.
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Makeup exams will not be given without prior consent of the instructor.

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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

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at Amarillo College during the Fall semester is Nov 18, 2014. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

Calendar

Additional Information

For your convenience, a tentative schedule is attached. The course is undergoing revision this semester so changes are to be expected as we strive to keep the course content current, relevent, and up to date.

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Week #     Topic

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      1           Sylabus/expectations/ACES/Word Format  - Connections I Video

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      2           Word MLA and Equations.  Presenting yourself - Resume'  & Handshake assignment.

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      3           Ethics - General Discussion, Cases and Test# 1.

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      4           History of calculation, Calculator exercises(PEMDAS) & Curve Fitting; Branches of Engineering

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      5           Units and Dimensions; Pressure & Temp

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      6           Units & Dimensions Gas Equations

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      7           Units & Dimensions Test #2

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      8            Cup Exercise/ Branches Paper & Presentation

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      9            Branches Paper & Presentation;Prime Movers Engines, Rockets and Jets

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    10            Power Plants I;  Power Plants II

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    11            Test #3;  Environmental Controls Scrubbers, FF, et al

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    12            Excel; Excel Charts & Regression

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    13            Vapor Pressure Spreadsheets and VBA; Excel Test #4

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    14            MatLab Intro; MatLab I

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    15            MatLab II; MatLab III

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    16            Final Project Presentation

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