Math & Physics Introductory Engineering

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ENGR 1301 – Introduction to Engineering

Syllabus

Fall 2010

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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.

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

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

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

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 8 – Problem Solving

Ch 15 – Ethics and Engineering

Exam 1

Ch 9 – Graphical Communication

Ch 10 – Computer Tools for Engineers

Exam 2

Ch 16 – Units and Conversions

Ch 17 – Mathematics Review

Appendix B – Introduction to MATLAB

Exam 3

Detailed Class Schedule
Class(C)	Topic	Study/Homework/Quiz
C1: T 8-31	Introduction
C2: T 8-31	History of Engineering Engineering Majors	Ch 1, Sec 1-7 Ch 2, Sec 1-6
C3: T 9-7	A Statistical Profile of Engineering	Ch 4, Sec 1-11
C4: T 9-7	Future Challenges Project Management	Ch 6, Sec 1-7 Ch 12, Sec 1-14
		HW#1 (Ch 1,2) TP Quiz#1
C5: T 9-14	Problem Solving	Ch 8, Sec 1-7
C6: T 9-14	Engineering Design Ethics and Engineering	Ch 13, Sec 1-4 Ch 15, Sec 1-5
		HW#2 (Ch 4,6,12) TP Quiz#2
C7: T 9-21	Review	HW#3 (Ch 8,13,15)
C8: T 9-21	Exam #1 (Ch 1,2,4,6,8,12,13,15)	75-minute exam
C9: T 9-28	Graphical Communication	Ch 9, Sec 1-4
C10: T 9-28	Graphical Communication	Ch 9, Sec 5-8
		TP Quiz#3
C11: T 10-5	Graphical Communication	Ch 9, Sec 9-10
C12: T 10-5	Graphical Communication	Ch 9, Sec 11-12
		HW#4 (Ch 9, Sec 1-8) TP Quiz#4
10-11 to 10-12	Fall Break	Have a good break!
C13: T 10-19	Computer Tools for Engineers	Ch 10, Sec 1-9
C14: T 10-19	MATH SKILLS TEST	Handout
		HW#5 (Ch 9, Sec 9-12) TP Quiz#5
C15: T 10-26	Review	HW#6 (Ch 10)
C16: T 10-26	Exam #2 (Ch 9,10)	75-minute exam
C17: T 11-2	Units and Conversions	Ch 16, Sec 1-3
C18: T 11-2	Units and Conversions	Ch 16, Sec 4-6
		TP Quiz#6
C19: T 11-9	Algebra	Ch 17, Sec 1
C20: T 11-9	Trigonometry	Ch 17, Sec 2
		HW#7 (Ch 16) TP Quiz#7
C21: T 11-16	Geometry	Ch 17, Sec 3
C22: T 11-16	Linear Algebra	Ch 17, Sec 5
		HW#8 (Ch 17, Sec 1,2) TP Quiz#8
C23: T 11-23	An Introduction To MATLAB	Appx B, Sec 1-5
C24: T 11-23	An Introduction To MATLAB	Appx B, Sec 6-10
		HW#9 (Ch 17, Sec 3,5) TP Quiz#9
C25: T 11-30	Review	HW#10 (Appx B)
C26: T 11-30	Exam #3 (Ch 16,17,Appx B)	75-minute exam
T 12-7	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. Two absences (five class hours) are allowed without affecting the student's grade. Beyond this, each additional absence will result in a 25-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(9)

80

Homework Assignments(10)

150

Final Engineering Project and Report

180

Course Total

770

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 me immediately and contact Dr. Leah Hoover at the Office of Disability Services (FOB #23 or 270-852-3212) for verification of eligibility and determination of specific accommodations.

Academic Help

Several Kentucky Wesleyan offices can be helpful in aiding students.

• Office of Disability Services, 23 Faculty Office Building, (270) 852-3212
• Darrell Plus Center, Library Learning Center, (270) 852-3298
• Academic Dean’s Office, 105 Barnard-Jones Administration Building, (270) 852-3117