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Math & Physics
Introductory Engineering

 

ENGR 1301 – Introduction to Engineering

Syllabus

Spring 2010

 

Description: An introduction to the study and practice of engineering.  This course will examine the history of engineering, engineering majors, engineering professions, analytical and creative problem solving, visualization and graphics, engineering computer tools, engineering design, technical communication and ethics in engineering.

General Education Goals & Competencies: The following General Education goals and competencies are addressed:

 

1.  To think creatively: Can develop a unique, original approach to solving a problem.

2.  To communicate effectively in writing: Can correctly attribute a source and document the source using the appropriate editorial style.

3.  To better understand the natural world: Can analyze the natural world and human efforts to achieve progress through involvement with it.

4.  To use mathematics to better understand applied situations: Can use tools such as graphs, statistics, logarithms, etc. to analyze relevant data and/or test hypotheses.

 

Assessment will include homework assignments, quizzes, regular exams, and a final engineering project with final written report.

Objectives: Each student will (1) develop a fundamental understanding of the engineering profession; (2) learn the basics of engineering design; and (3) recognize ethical issues facing engineers.

Scope: The course begins with a study of the history of engineering, engineering majors, and a statistical profile of the engineering profession. The course continues with project management, engineering design, and ethics in engineering.  Problem solving, visualization, and graphics are explored as well as a survey of the computer tools available for engineers.  The last phase of the course covers fundamental units used in engineering, a review of mathematics, and an introduction to MATLAB.

 

Instructor:  Dr. Buxton L. Johnson, Sr.

 

Physics213_Syllabus_html_m2257b0b7.gif Present lectures that compliment the book and reinforce learning objectives; ensure that all components of the course are coordinated and sequenced according to the syllabus; provide help sessions and additional instruction as requested (only simple examples and problems will normally be worked in class); ensure testing and subsequent grading is equitable and consistent; and guide students in the development of their engineering design project and final report.

 

Students:  You

 

Physics213_Syllabus_html_m2257b0b7.gif Study assigned sections prior to class; read and attempt to work through assigned problems prior to deadline; develop and maintain a medical physics reference sheet (one side of an 8.5” x 11” paper for each exam); seek addition help early--use instructor’s office hours or make appointments--use Plus Center tutors; participate in study groups within the guidelines of Kentucky Wesleyan’s rules on plagiarism; visit online tutoring sites; and test yourself before the exam!

 

Graded Events

 

Class

 

Physics213_Syllabus_html_m2257b0b7.gif Regular quizzes will be given during class using the Turning Point student response system.  In addition, regular weekly homework assignments will be assigned.  Furthermore, three 75-minute exams will be administered. These exams will cover class material, class quizzes, and homework assignments.

 

Engineering Design Project

 

Physics213_Syllabus_html_m2257b0b7.gif Each student will design, test, and assess an engineering project following the 10-step engineering design process.  In addition, each student will prepare an 8-to-10 page double-spaced report describing the development of the design project. The design project and accompanying report will be due at the beginning of the scheduled final exam period.  At that time, each student will demonstrate and explain his/her final design project.

 

Schedule

 

Ch 1 – The History of Engineering

Ch 2 – Engineering Majors

Ch 4 – A Statistical Profile of the Engineering Profession

Ch 6 – Future Challenges

Ch 12 – Project Management

Ch 13 – Engineering Design

Ch 15 – Ethics and Engineering

Exam 1

Ch 8 – Problem Solving

Ch 9 – Graphical Communication

Ch 10 – Computer Tools for Engineers

Exam 2

Ch 16 – Units and Conversions

Ch 17 – Mathematics Review

Exam 3

 

Detailed Class Schedule

Class(C)

Topic

 

Study/Homework/Quiz

C1: M 1-25

Introduction/History of Engineering

Engineering Majors

 

Ch 1, Sec 1-7

Ch 2, Sec 1-6

C2: M 1-25

A Statistical Profile of the Engineering Profession

 

Ch 4, Sec 1-11

C3: M 2-1

Future Challenges

 

Ch 6, Sec 1-7

TP Quiz#1

Due: HW#1 (Ch 1,2,4)

C4: M 2-1

Project Management

 

Ch 12, Sec 1-14

TP Quiz#2

C5: M 2-8

Engineering Design

 

Ch 13, Sec 1-4

TP Quiz#3

Due: HW#2 (Ch 6,12)

C6: M 2-8

Ethics and Engineering

 

Ch 15, Sec 1-5

TP Quiz#4

C7: M 2-15

Review

 

Due: HW#3 (Ch 13,15)

C8: M 2-15

Exam #1 (Ch 1,2,4,6,12,13,15)

 

75-minute exam

C9: M 2-22

Problem Solving

 

Ch 8, Sec 1-7

TP Quiz#5

C10: M 2-22

Graphical Communication I

 

Ch 9, Sec 1-3

TP Quiz#6

C11: M 3-1

Graphical Communication II

 

Ch 9, Sec 4-6

TP Quiz#7

Due: HW#4 (Ch 8)

C12: M 3-1

Graphical Communication III

 

Ch 9, Sec 7-9

TP Quiz#8

C13: M 3-8

Graphical Communication IV

 

Ch 9, Sec 10-11

TP Quiz#9

C14: M 3-8

Graphical Communication V

 

Ch 9, Sec 12-13

TP Quiz#10

3-15 to 3-19

Spring Break

 

Have a good break!

C15: M 3-22

Computer Tools for Engineers I

 

Ch 10, Sec 1-5

TP Quiz#11

Due: HW#5 (Ch 9)

C16: M 3-22

Computer Tools for Engineers II

 

Ch 10, Sec 5-9

TP Quiz#12

C17: M 3-29

Review

 

Due: HW#6 (Ch 10)

C18: M 3-29

Exam #2 (Ch 8,9,10)

 

75-minute exam

C19: M 4-5

Units and Conversions I

 

Ch 16, Sec 1-3

TP Quiz#13

C20: M 4-5

Units and Conversions II

 

Ch 16, Sec 4-6

TP Quiz#14

C21: M 4-12

Algebra

 

Ch 17, Sec 1

TP Quiz#15

Due: HW#7 (Ch 16)

C22: M 4-12

Trigonometry

 

Ch 17, Sec 2

TP Quiz#16

C23: M 4-19

Geometry

 

Ch 17, Sec 3

TP Quiz#17

Due: HW#8 (Ch 17, Sec 1-2)

C24: M 4-19

Geometry

 

Ch 17, Sec 3

TP Quiz#18

C25: M 4-26

Probability and Statistics

 

Ch 17, Sec 7

TP Quiz#19

Due: HW#9 (Ch 17, Sec 3)

C26: M 4-26

Probability and Statistics

 

Ch 17, Sec 7

TP Quiz#20

C27: M 5-3

Review

 

Due: HW#10 (Ch 17, Sec 7)

C28: M 5-3

Exam #3 (Ch 16,17)

 

75-minute exam

M 5-10

FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATION

 

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 

ATTENDANCE – Your grade in this course is likely to be strongly influenced by your class attendance. Exam questions are designed to cover very specifically the topics as they are discussed in class. In addition, quiz questions will often appear on exams.  Four absences are allowed without affecting the student's grade.  Beyond this, each additional absence will result in a 20-point reduction in the final grade.

MAKEUP EXAMS – Students who are forced to miss an exam due to unavoidable circumstances (illness, death in the family, athletic tournament, etc.) must contact the instructor. The instructor will determine if the absence is to be excused in accordance with Kentucky Wesleyan regulations on excused absences. Students with an excused absence will be allowed to take a makeup exam. No more than one makeup exam will be approved for any student except in unusual and very well documented cases.

EXAM DISCREPANCIES – Students with exam discrepancies should record, specifically, those items they would like considered for re-evaluation and return their exam to the instructor before leaving the classroom. All other students can retain their exams. No consideration will be given to exam discrepancies submitted after the student has left the classroom.

LATE WORK – Only one late homework assignment will be accepted for credit.  Late final reports will not be accepted for credit.

CHEATING – The first time a student is found cheating, copying, etc., a zero will be given on the compromised work.  The second time will result in failure of the course.

 

Grading Policy

Graded Event

Points

Exams(3)

360

Class Quizzes(20)

  60

Homework Assignments(10)

120

Final Engineering Project and Report

160

Course Total

700

Final Grade Assignments are based on the percentage of course points earned according to the following schedule:
  • 90% and above – A
  • 80% and above – B
  • 70% and above – C
  • 60% and above – D
  • below 60% – F

 

Academic Accommodations

Kentucky Wesleyan College is committed to providing access to programs and services for qualified students with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and require accommodations to participate and complete requirements for this class, notify the instructor immediately and contact Dr. Leah Hoover at the Office of Disability Services for verification of eligibility and determination of specific accommodations.

 

Academic Help

Several Kentucky Wesleyan offices can be helpful in aiding students.