Engineering Introduction to Engineering Detailed Syllabus and Course Policies: Spring 2014

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1 Engineering Introduction to Engineering Detailed Syllabus and Course Policies: Spring 201 Northeast Texas Community College exists to provide responsible, exemplary learning opportunities. Roy A. Hodson, Jr., P.E. Office: Classroom Phone: (Secretarial Assistant) Office Hours (or by personal appointment) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Online By Appt. N/A By Appt. N/A By Appt. N/A This document is a supplement to the general course syllabus and contains detailed information on the specific policies of the course. This information is subject to change without notice and you are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course. Catalog Course Description This is an introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis on technical communication and team-based engineering design. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite MATH College algebra or equivalent academic preparation You will greatly benefit from the following. A course in physics or general science Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Previous technical writing experience Group project work experience Required Textbook Introduction to Engineering: Modeling and Problem Solving by Jay Brockman (2009 edition) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN Number: SBN You should obtain the printed version of the textbook and bring it to class each week. We will use it in our weekly class discussions and for weekly homework assignments. Page 1 of 11

2 Guiding Principals I commit to bring my best effort and preparation to you as a student in this class. I expect you to bring your "A" game to class and to your work. Only in this way will we both benefit and make the best use of our time. My desire is to see you make an informed decision regarding a career in an engineering discipline. To assist you, I will incorporate, to the largest extent possible, the practices and decorum expected of professional engineers in industry and society. To be a successful engineer in society you will need to be proficient in at least these three areas. Technical competency, both generally, and specifically in your area of specialization Interpersonal relationship skills and proficiency in group dynamics Oral presentation and written communication skills Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Describe the engineering profession and engineering ethics, including professional practice and licensure, in both academia and industry. 2. Explain and properly utilize the engineering analysis and design process. 3. Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises designed to expose you to the different engineering disciplines and to introduce the concepts of system modeling.. Use technical communication skills to explain the analysis and the results of laboratory exercises and to present group design work to the class. 5. Work with a student team to design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design to the class. 6. Describe and give specific examples of the impact engineering has had on the modern world. 7. Recall and put into engineering practice certain basic laws of physics, math, and chemistry as part of gaining a more detailed introduction and understanding of the various engineer disciplines. 8. Use engineering calculation packages found in industry, such as MATLAB, for data analysis and presentation. Lectures and Discussions I will present very little information in classic "lecture" format. You will have reading assignments for each class and are expected to read the material BEFORE class. Most class sessions will be "discussion" in nature. I will ask one student to summarize a section of the text. I will then ask questions about that section of text. I encourage you to participate in class discussion; your participation will be graded according to the attached rubric. Laboratory sessions will involve any or all of the following: - internet research on particular topics, - building prototype machines from kits or bags of parts, Page 2 of 11

3 - building/using simple machines to collect data and develop computer models to predict their performance, - guest presentations and discussions with practicing engineers and architects - field trips to operating engineering environments. Evaluation/Grading Policy The sum total of all assignments is 1000 points in the standard categories of homework, class participation, group design projects and presentations, and exams. You may also earn extra credit of up to 100 points for completing projects from a predetermined list designed to enhance your learning and exposure to the engineering profession. Specifically the points will be awarded as follows: Area Assignments Total Points Available Chapter Homework 10 problem 10 points each 100 Class Participation 15 class 10 points per class 150 Exams Midterm Midterm Comprehensive Final 150 Group Projects Project 1 50 Project Project Project 150 Subtotal 1000 Extra Credit Chose up to 5 x-credit 20 pts each 100 Available Total 1100 Grade assignment is as follows: 900+ = A = B = C = D 599 or less = F I will post grades for each assignment to Blackboard as soon as possible after their due date. I may utilize your student identification numbers instead of your name when posting grades. I suggest you keep a running total of your cumulative grade so you will know how you stand at any point in the course. If you have a question about your grade on any assignment, please see me in person; I will not discuss grades over or over the phone. Page 3 of 11

4 I will grade homework according to the creativity, completeness, and correctness of the answer to the problems assigned. The attached rubrics show grading for presentations, essays and reports, and classroom discussion/participation. Note that 60% of your grade is individual performance while 0% is based on your work in a group. This reflects the importance of learning to function in a group environment to accomplish a shared task. Group members for each of the group project assignments are randomly assigned. It is possible, due to an uneven number of students, that not all groups will have an equal number of members. I will not change group member assignments. In the real world you don't always get to pick who you get to work with. Exams I will schedule two midterm exams after completing major sections of material. I will announce exam dates and material to be covered at least two weeks in advance. I will give the comprehensive final exam according to the NTCC final exam schedule. Exam questions will come from material covered in the text book, homework assignments, and class room discussion. You will need a "bluebook" to take each exam as few, if any questions, will be multiple choice; real life does not come in a multiple choice format! You are allowed to bring one 3" x 5" index card with your notes to each exam. The card may be written or typed on both sides in any size font you desire. I will answer your s within 2 hours unless I am traveling or out of internet contact (in which case there will be an auto responder message). Do not wait to the last minute to ask me questions regarding exams or homework! Assignments Weekly homework assignments are available on Blackboard. All assignments are due to me in class (or to Blackboard) at 8:00 a.m. on their Friday due date. I will not accept late homework. Please submit essays or homework questions, which require more than a few sentences to answer, as a Word document (either on a flash drive or posted to Blackboard). All other assignments must be neatly handwritten on ruled engineering paper and turned in at the beginning of class. Assignments that are illegible (to me) will receive a ZERO grade. Project assignments and requirements will be available on Blackboard as they are assigned. Each project will involve a written report and an oral presentation to the class; both pieces will be graded and contribute toward the final project grade. Each project will have its own grading rubric with the project description. Page of 11

5 In the "real world" projects and assignments have hard deadlines; information presented after the deadline is useless. Therefore, any assignment which is late will receive ZERO points. Exams will not be rescheduled except under extreme circumstances at the discretion of the instructor. Course Development/Credit The content of this course has been stuctured to prepare you for future engineering courses at a four-year university and for a career as a practicing engineer in industry. Presently, credits granted for this course may transfer only as "elective" credit. Currently, this ENGR 1201 class is a prototype/demonstration course pursuant to articulation aggreements between NTCC and certain four-year universities. Said agreements, when completed, should facilitate full course credit for "Introduction to Engineering", at participating four-year engineering programs. However, this continuing process may take some time to complete. As students, your diligent participation and feedback is encouraged. Even as we pursue this course, its content will continue to evolve. Technology and the rapid growth of mankind's accumulated knowledge place new demands on engineering students and professionals alike. Your input is appreciated. Future NTCC students will benefit from your contributions. Other Course Requirements You will learn and use MATLAB software; the software will be installed on NTCC computers in the laboratory and the computing center. You are expected to be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint if you intend to use them to complete assignments. Student Responsibilities/Expectations Participation: You are expected to attend all lecture and lab classes. Class attendance is critical since many of the exam questions will be drawn from the class lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Taking good notes will help you learn the material and keep you involved in the discussion. Please take your notes with pen and paper and NOT on an electronic device. Read the assigned material prior to class. You will have difficulty following the discussion if you have not read the material ahead of class. You are expected to actively participate in all group design and presentation projects. You participation and work will be graded by the other members of your group as well as by me. Your oral project presentation will be graded by the class and by me. Page 5 of 11

6 I will grade your class participation each week. If you are absent you will receive zero points for your participation grade that week. Course Etiquette You are expected to be courteous towards the instructor, university staff, guest presenters, and fellow students. Should you be discourteous or impolite you will be asked to leave class for the day and receive zero points for your weekly class participation grade. You are expected to wait until the instructor or another student has finished talking before you state your thoughts or opinions. You are expected to be on time for class and stay until dismissed or your work is complete. If you must be late, or leave early, please inform me in advance call the department secretary at You are expected to return promptly from break times. I will set a countdown clock so you will know the remaining break time. Mobile phones/tablets must be turned off (or set to silent mode) during lecture and laboratory time. If you use a mobile phone or other electronic device during class time, without prior permission, you will be asked to leave class for the day and will receive zero points for your weekly class participation grade. Laptop or tablet devices are only allowed when required during lecture or laboratory time and are not allowed for note taking in lecture or during presentations or examinations. Professional Etiquette One of the goals of this course is to simulate the requirements placed on practicing engineers in the workforce. Research has shown that our clothing subconsciously influences the way we speak and act. Similarly our speech and conduct toward others influences their opinion of us and their likelihood to accept or act on our ideas. Given this goal we will follow the standards outlined below. Dress - Men will wear collared shirts, slacks, and closed-toe shoes. Women will wear blouses, slacks or skirts, and closed-toe shoes. Logos or advertising on any clothing is not permitted, except for a small brand or NTCC logo. T-shirts and sandals are not permitted. If the weather is cold, you may wear a coat, but not a sweatshirt or "hoodie." If we take a trip to a manufacturing environment, I will advise you of the acceptable clothing. Please talk with me should this dress requirement place an economic hardship on you. Name tents - You are expected to bring your name tent to class each week and have it clearly visible with your first and last name. Your first name should be what you want to be called in informal settings, such as shortening Robert to Bob, but not a "nickname." You may refer to me as "Mr. Hodson." Page 6 of 11

7 Referring to others - During class discussion, you will refer to me and to other students as Mr. or Ms. and their last name. During informal and small group discussions you may refer to each other by your first names. Communications You will receive official university correspondence in your NTCC account. You are responsible for information sent and received via you NTCC account. You are expected to check your official account on a frequent and consistent basis. Faculty and students are required to utilize the university account when communicating about course work. I am unable to discuss your grades over or by telephone. If you have questions about your grade on a particular assignment, please see me during office hours or after class. NTCC Academic Honesty Statement "Students are expected to complete course work in an honest manner, using their intellect and the resources designated and allowed by the course instructor. Students are responsible for addressing questions about allowable resources with the course instructor. NTCC upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. This course will follow the NTCC Academic Honesty policy stated in the Student Handbook." Academic Ethics "The college expects all students to engage in academic pursuits in a manner that is beyond reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuits. Academic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, unapproved collaboration, or collusion is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action. Refer to the NTCC Catalog or Student Handbook for more information on this subject." ADA Statement "It is the policy of NTCC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to arrange an appointment with a College counselor to obtain a Request for Accommodations form. For more information, please refer to the NTCC Catalog or Student Handbook." Please inform me if you have been granted a Request for Accommodation. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children s educational records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are considered eligible students. In essence, a parent has no legal right to obtain Page 7 of 11

8 information concerning the child s college records without the written consent of the student. In compliance with FERPA, information classified as directory information may be released to the general public without the written consent of the student unless the student makes a request in writing. Directory information is defined as: the student s name, permanent address local address, telephone listing, dates of attendance, most recent previous education institution attended, other information including major, field of study, degrees, awards received, and participation in officially recognized activities/sports." Safety You are expected to heed all instructions and safety warnings with regard to the building of models, construction of prototypes, and the operation of same in data gathering and testing environments. You are expected to obey all instructions and warnings given to you by plant operating personnel during any field trips or visits to manufacturing facilities. You must also wear the appropriate clothing personal protective equipment (PPE) mandated by any host manufacturing facility we may visit. Page 8 of 11

9 Classroom Participation/Decorum Rubric Area Points Possible Professional Dress Unsatisfactory Meets 2 standards Professional Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Professional 2 Decorum/Conduct Discussion None Limited Fully 2 Engagement engaged Discussion None Limited or Appropriate Contribution 3 Contribution excessive consistently moves discussion forward Questions/Answers Simple Well thought out 1 and complete Total possible per class session 10 Page 9 of 11

10 Essay/Report Rubric Area Possible Points Organization Little or none Random or weak Lapses in focus sequence Logical Careful suitable Idea Development Random Minimal with limited unrelated details Graphics None Excessive and unnecessary Mechanics References (if required or appropriate) Significant spelling or grammatical errors None Document has four or more spelling grammatical errors Few or inappropriate references Repetitious or unelaborated details or ideas Occasional and do not support the text Document has three spelling grammatical errors Some or limited relevance to the topic Relevant ideas with good elaboration and support Graphics show insight and relate to the text Document has no more than two spelling grammatical errors Appropriate, properly cited, and indicative of ample research Ideas show depth, complexity, and support with evidence of analysis, reflection, and insight Graphics explain and reinforce the text and presentation of ideas Document has no spelling grammatical errors Appropriate, properly cited, and indicative of substantial research Total possible 20 Grade for the assignment/problem = (Points awarded / 20) x (Assignment possible points) For examples and generation of proper citation references see Use the MLA (Modern Language Association) standard for references. Page 10 of 11

11 Presentation Rubric Area Possible Points Organization Little or none Random or weak Lapses in focus sequence Logical Careful suitable Idea Development Graphics, Slides, Handouts Delivery (x2) Little or none None Obvious lack of preparation or practice completely reading from the prepared slides Minimal with limited unrelated details Excessive and unnecessary Instances of filler words, pauses, or unclear speech significantly detract from the presentation Repetitious or unelaborated details or ideas Occasional and do not support the ideas results presented Instances of filler words, pauses, or unclear speech detract from the presentation Relevant ideas with good elaboration and support Show insight and are relevant to the ideas results presented Few instances of filler words, pauses, or unclear speech Ideas show depth, complexity, and support with evidence of analysis, reflection, and insight Explain and reinforce the ideas results presented No filler words, pauses, or unclear speech Total possible 20 Grade for the presentation = (Points awarded / 20) x (Presentation possible points) 8 Page 11 of 11