ENGR 2301
Transcript Abbreviation:
ExplCitznshpinEng
Course Description:
Students will use the engineering design and writing processes to define a meaningful problem within specific local or global communities and formulate and propose a solution to that problem. Students will explore various themes around engineering and citizenship through a comprehensive, semester-long proposal project.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
General Education Course
General Education Course:
Thematic Pathways
Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World
Cross-Listings:
none
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
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)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 2300.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Design and conduct semester-long research projects to develop a deep and interdisciplinary understanding of technical or social problems in-context and propose specific solutions to specific problems.
Engage in an advanced, in-depth scholarly exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering/STEM cultures, especially how race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age are experienced and intersect.
Identify, evaluate, use, and share credible and relevant sources of information, relying on the frameworks for Information Literacy, to explore the course themes, define problems, and use evidence effectively to support the proposed solution.
Reflect critically on experiences, behaviors, processes, and learning (metacognition).
Understand the importance of rhetorical communication and writing for technical and non-technical contexts and audiences.
Understand processes for composing informative and persuasive documents, and plan and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Collaborate effectively in teams and develop collaborative composing, team management, and communication skills
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the RFP/Grant, individual exploration of main themes (what is citizenship, justice) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Problem definition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Refining the problem, understanding the community, and developing solutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Refining solutions, developing the proposal, and sharing out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Problem Introduction Lightning Talk (individual) | 5% |
| Funding Proposal (group) | 20% |
| Pitch Presentation (group) | 8% |
| Project website (group) | 5% |
| Public Showcase Event Participation & Roundtable Discussion | 2.5% |
| Research Journal (5 prompted entries) | 5% |
| Collaborative Class Glossary (4 contributions and reflection) | 5% |
| Discussion Board | 3% |
| Progress Reports and Instructor Meetings (2) | 2% |
| Mid-term Self-Assessment and Reflection | 2.5% |
| Team Performance Assessment and Reflection | 2% |
| Final course reflection | 10% |
| Attendance & Participation, other in-class writing assignments | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
ENGR_2301_basic.pdf
(10.54 KB)