ENGR 1181.01
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fund Engr 1
Course Description:
Engineering problem solving utilizing computational tools such as Excel and MATLAB; hands-on experimentation; modeling; ethics; teamwork; written, oral and visual communications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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)
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
6 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Lima
Mansfield
Marion
Newark
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq or concur: Prereq or concur: Math 1140 or 1141; or Math 1150 or above.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for Engineer 183.01, 183.02, Engr 1182.01, 1182.02, 1182.03, 1182.04, 1282.01, 1282.02, 1282.03, 1282.04, 1186.01, 1187, or 1188.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop professional skills for success in engineering, including teamwork; written, oral, and visual communications; and ethics
Understand basic elements for engineering problem solving utilizing tools such as Excel and Matlab
Have an introductory knowledge of a wide range of fundamental engineering tasks and principles gained through homework and hands-on laboratory exercises
Be motivated towards opportunities within engineering careers and gain an appreciation of the range of engineering disciplines available to them
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teamwork fundamentals and agreements | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Problem solving fundamentals -- Problem types, systems descriptions, SI units, significant digits, understanding analsyis vs design | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Using spreadsheets for problem solving -- Excel spreadsheet structure; equations, operators, array elements; models and systems; mathematical models; plots and charts | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Using MATLAB for problem solving -- MATLAB tool/environment; command mode; script files, arrays, and strings; problem solving structure for MATLAB, algorithms, statements and functions; input, output, plotting; systems and mathematical models | 14 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Series of laboratory exercises will draw from a wide range of engineering domains - Fundamental engineering concepts; hands-on measurement and instrumentation; collection and analysis of data; reporting of results; modeling | 0 | 0.0 | 24 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Daily Assignments | 25% |
| Individual Labs | 9% |
| Lab Quizzes | 4% |
| Team Labs | 10% |
| Midterms (2) | 22% |
| Final | 25% |
| Other (Team Evaluations, Journals, and Attendance) | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Writing as an Engineer (Selected Chaps., Custom Pub, Also used in ENG 1182.0x) | Beer and McMurrey | |
| Tools and Tactics of Design (Selected Chaps., Custom Pub, Also used in ENG 1182.0x) | Dominick, Demel, Lawbaugh, Freuler, Kinzel, Fromm | |
| MATLAB, An Introduction with Applications | Gilat |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 3 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 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 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
ENGR_1181.01_basic.pdf
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