ENGR 1281.01H
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fund Engr Honors 1
Course Description:
Engineering problem solving utilizing computational tools such as Excel and MATLAB; algorithm development; introduction to C++ programming for engineering; 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):
5.00
Max Credit Hours:
5.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
5.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Marion
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Honors standing, and enrollment in the College of Engineering; or permission of instructor. Prereq or concur: Math 1151, 1161.02, or 1181H.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 1181.01, 1181.02, Engineer 191.01H, 191.02H, or CSE/Engr 1222.
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 including developing algorithms and utilizing tools such as Excel and MATLAB
Be competent with writing simple C++ programs using basic C++ constructs, declarations and various program control statements for selection and repetition, and file input and output
Be familiar with C++ functions, arrays, pointers, and C++ classes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course overview. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Teamwork fundamentals and team working agreements. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Problem solving fundamentals - Problem types, systems descriptions, SI units, significant digits, understanding analysis vs. design. | 3.0 | 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 |
| Ethics for engineers | 2.0 | 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 | 0 |
| Using C++ for engineering problem solving - Introduction, simple input and output, variables and assignments, selection statements, repetition and loops, file I/O, functions, arrays, pointers, strings, C++ classes. | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laboratory exercises drawing from various engineering domains - Fundamental engineering concepts; hands-on experiences with measurement and instrumentation; modeling of engineering systems: collection and analysis of data; reporting of results. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 |
| Total | 52.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Daily Assignments | 22% |
| Labs Reports | 18% |
| Lab Practical Exam and Lab Quizzes | 5% |
| Short Design Project | 5% |
| Quizzes | 8% |
| Midterms (2) | 22% |
| Final | 17% |
| Electronic Journals | 3% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Writing as an Engineer (Selected Chaps., Custom Pub, Also used in ENG 1282.0xH) | Beer and McMurrey | |
| Tools and Tactics of Design (Selected Chaps., Custom Pub, Also used in ENG 1282.0xH) | Dominick, Demel, Lawbaugh, Freuler, Kinzel, Fromm | |
| MATLAB, An Introduction with Applications | Gilat | |
| C How to Program | Deitel & Deitel |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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