Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors II - Research - Informed Impactful Design
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fund Engr Honors 2
Course Description:
Introduction to 3D visualization and CAD; engineering design process; teamwork; written, oral and visual communications; project management. Alternative course with an emphasis on a research and development project.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
General Education Course
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Honors standing, and 1281.01H or 1281.02H or 1281.03H or 1281.04H, and enrollment in the College of Engineering; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 1182.01, 1182.02, 1182.03, Engineer 193.01H, or 193.02H.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand and apply graphics communication and visualization.
Know how to identify an appropriate opportunity and problem for engineering design.
Know how to apply the design process to generate a solution to a problem
Appreciate how their role as an engineer can impact society/users and understand user needs and how they impact design.
Demonstrate the ability to review academic research led by their curiosities, which inform their design decisions.
Know how to communicate ideas through technical writing.
Understand the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering contexts.
Understand inclusive teamwork skills and behaviors.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
Contact Hours For Each Topic.
Topic |
LEC |
REC |
LAB |
LAB Inst |
Course Introduction; Introduction to CAD |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Graphic Communications and CAD (sketching, assemblies, drawings) |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Graphic Communications and CAD (advanced parts); Machine Shop Experience |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Graphic Communications and CAD (advanced assemblies, drawing packages) |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Design Project Introduction; Design Stage 1 (brainstorming, problem definition, considering stakeholders); Teamwork |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Information Literacy; Research Skills |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Design Stage 2 (social/environmental impacts, value creation, concept selection); Project Management |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Project Management; Teamwork; Design Project Explorations |
4.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Technical Communication (report writing); Design Project Explorations |
4.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Design Stage 3 (Final design); Prototyping |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Technical Communication (oral presentations) |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Technical Communication (poster presentations, website) |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Final Testing and Verification |
4.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
Conference-Style Presentation |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
39 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Grades Breakdown:
Grades Breakdown
Aspect |
Percent |
Graphics (Preparation and Application Assignments) |
25% |
Design Project (Preparation Assignments) |
5% |
Design Project (Team Assignments) |
40% |
Design Project (individual Assignments) |
10% |
Final Project deliverables (Final report, Poster Presentation, Oral Presentation, Website) |
20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
Title |
Author |
Year |
Journal articles are provided (vary by year and project) |
|
|
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
Outcome |
Contribution |
Description |
3 |
Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) |
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. |
4 |
Some contribution (1-2 hours) |
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles |
5 |
Significant contribution (7+ hours) |
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline |
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
Outcome |
Contribution |
Description |
1 |
Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) |
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
2 |
Significant contribution (7+ hours) |
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
3 |
Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) |
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
4 |
Some contribution (1-2 hours) |
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
5 |
Significant contribution (7+ hours) |
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
6 |
Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) |
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
7 |
Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) |
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Advanced Writing
1.1 Investigate and integrate knowledge of the subject, context and audience with knowledge1.2 Use of genres, conventions and rhetorical choices to advance a particular writing objective2.1 Use credible and relevant sources of information, evaluate assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints or hypotheses to express ideas and develop arguments2.2 Reflect on how they adapt rhetorical and research strategies they have learned to contexts2.3 Develop scholarly, creative or professional products that are meaningful to them and their audience2.4 Evaluate social and ethical implications of writing and information literacy practices
Data Analysis - Quantitative
1.1A Explain basic concepts of statistics and probability1.3A Recognize the importance of statistical ideas
Data Analysis - Qualitative
1.1B Explain the utility of different approaches to qualitative data analysis1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
Technology
This course does not have Technology – Qualitative Embedded Literacy
Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)