ENGR 5680
Transcript Abbreviation:
Leading Eng Orgs
Course Description:
Understanding and utilizing keys to leading in engineering. Exposure to the underpinning of leadership in engineering environments including tenets, theories, debates, strategies, and innovation techniques.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.50
Max Credit Hours:
1.50
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)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites
(N/A)
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for Engineer 680.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Have definitional understanding of leadership and its application in engineering organizations
Recognize the difference between management and leadership in engineering
Be able to apply the six leadership tenets
Distinguish among leadership styles in engineering organizations
Have a working knowledge of collaborative leadership in an engineering organizations
Appreciate the leadership implications of a multi-generational workforce
Be exposed to leaders in engineering organizations
Become more proficient leaders in engineering organizations
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why Study Leadership in Engineering Organizations? Are Leaders Born or Made? Leading in Technical/Engineering Organizations Behavior Realities of Technical/Engineering Organizations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Leadership Tenets for Engineers* -Start with the Heart -Create Trust -Equip People to Excel -Use the Word Why -Have Fun! -Cast a Splendid Shadow | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Essence of Engineering Leaders* -Self-Awareness -Self-Management -Self-Motivation -Interpersonal Expertise -Relationship Building | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Life Balance | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engineering Leaders vs Managers | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Multi-Generational Workforce Implications | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Networking | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mentoring Engineering Professionals | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Two Exams | 60% |
| Two Papers | 20% |
| Class Assignment/Participation | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Splendid Leader | V. J. Russo and D. J. Back |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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