ENGR 5797.26
Transcript Abbreviation:
JADE
Course Description:
In fields like automobiles, high-speed rail, semiconductors, gaming consoles, and optical/precision equipment, Japan is famous for its technological advancements and engineering marvels. This new course will focus on exploring design, engineering and sustainability in a Japanese cultural context. The class will focus on how education and culture influences design choices and technology in STEM.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
On
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
6.00
Total Completions Allowed:
2.00
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Always
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
none
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
1. Gain a strong appreciation for the historical, cultural, political and socio-economic conditions in the context of a nonwestern culture by researching Japanese design and engineering projects.
2. Develop Global sensitivity about design practices and problem solving techniques.
3. Develop skills and values that support intercultural teamwork.
4. Develop good written and oral communication skills.
1. Engage in critical and logical thinking about design and engineering projects.
2. Engage in an advanced, in-depth, scholarly exploration of a course topic.
3. Identify, describe, synthesize and discuss approaches or experiences as they apply to a design or engineering projects in Japan.
4. Building on their intercultural experience, demonstrate a developing sense of self as a learner through reflection, self-assessment, and creative work, to respond to new contexts.
5. Describe, analyze, and critique the roles and impacts of human activity and technology on a different human society or natural environment, in the past, present, and future.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical, cultural, political, socio-economic conditions in the context of a nonwestern culture in relation to STEM design | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Sensitivity, intercultural teamwork skills, creative problem solving | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Improve written and oral communication skills | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Critical thinking, scholarly exploration, analysis of STEM design in Japan | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travel logistics, planning, preparation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Describe, analyze, critique the roles and impacts of human activity and technology on a different human society or natural environment, in the past, present, and future | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Attendance and participation | 15% |
| Reflection journal | 10% |
| Engineering on-site presentation | 10% |
| Engineering technical summary | 25% |
| Engineering Presentation | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Varies |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams |
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 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 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 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 | Some contribution (1-2 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 | Some contribution (1-2 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:
2.1 Use credible and relevant sources of information, evaluate assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints or hypotheses to express ideas and develop arguments
1.1 Critically describe the relationships between technology and society in historical and cultural context
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
Attachments:
Syllabus and OIA program approval
(1.42 MB)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
ENGR_5797.26_basic.pdf
(11.18 KB)