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Department of Engineering and Technology
Course: ENGR 1020 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology
Semester: Spring 2014

 

Lecture: Room: 0076, 0110
Recitation: Room: 0076, 0110
Laboratory: Introduction to Engineering and Technology, Room: 0100

 

Instructor: B. Panoutsopoulos, Ph.D.
Office: Room 2210
Office Hours: M. 12:00-1:00, T. 11:00-12:00, W. 4:00-5:00, T. 11:00:12:00 and by appointment.
Electronic mail: BPanoutsopoulos@ccri.edu

(All e-mail must be sent with the subject: ENGR-1020-xxx; where xxx is the section number.)
Telephone: (401) 825-2456  
Facsimile:  

Personal web site: At the course site.  

 

Catalog Course Description:

 

ENGR 1020 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to various tools and problem-solving skills common to most fields of engineering and technology. It emphasizes developing both individual critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, essential in today’s world of technology. Students learn the basics of the engineering design process of product design, testing and evaluation. In teams, students apply this process to complete a semester-long project that involves practical problem solving, computer simulation and physical product fabrication. To assist in the project analysis, documentation and presentation, students develop skills with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software.
(Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 0600 or higher or permission of instructor.)
Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours

 

Course Material:

 

  1. Engineering Journal: Students must purchase a bound notebook to be set up and used as an Engineering Journal. Details will be given for the journal set up.
  2. Textbook: Elizabeth A. Stephan, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill and David R. Bowman. Thinking like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach. Second Edition. Prentice Hall. 2012.
  3. Pico Wind Turbine kit: Students must purchase a Pico Wind Turbine kit, sharing the cost with project team member.
  4. USB Flash memory: Student must purchase a USB Flash memory device (Jump-Drive) and bring it to all classes.
Office Suite: The student must have access to an Office suite outside of class.

 

Additional Resources:

 

  1. R. Paul, R. Niewoehner, L. Elder. “Engineering Reasoning”, The Foundation for Critical Thinking. ISBN-0-944583-33-4 
  2. Ibo van de Poel, Lamber Royakkers. Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction. Wiley-Blackwell. 2011.
  3. Ahmad Hemami. Wind Turbine Technology. Cengage Learning. 2011

 

Recommended Handbook:

DOD Fundamentals Handbook Mathematics Volume 1
DOD Fundamentals Handbook Mathematics Volume 2

Spigel, Maurey. Mathematical Handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Schaum's Outline Series, 1978.

 

References:

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 1 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 2 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 3 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 4 of 4

 

 

Suggested References (Advanced):

Suggested References (Special Topics):

Collection of Problems:

Publications - Magazine Articles:

Additional Resources (Simulation):

  1. Physics Education Technology (PhET)
    http://phet.colorado.edu/

Course Objectives:

  1. Learn and apply creative thinking to technical activates and problem solving.
  2. Learn and apply critical thinking to technical activates and problem solving.
  3. Learn about the major activates of scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians.
  4. Learn project management and effective technical team activity skills.
  5. Learn to use spreadsheets and their use in technical applications.
  6. Learn to use word processors to prepare documents (reports, resumes, etc.).
  7. Learn to use presentations for technical presentations (preparation and presentation.).
  8. Learn to the basics of wind turbine technology.
  9. Learn the benefits of ethical behavior and practices in engineering and business.
  10. Learn the engineering design process.
  11. Learn how to setup and keep engineering journal. 
  12. Learn basic technical sketching.

Course Methodology:

  1. Classroom lectures and discussions (Socratic approach)
  2. Classroom project team/instructor meetings
  3. Classroom computer applications and laboratory activities
  4. Notes and assignments.
  5. Computer based homework
  6. Internet and library based assignments
  7. Outside of class Project Team meetings and activities.

 

Additional Resources (Software - Free):

 

  1. Computer Algebra System http://maxima.sourceforge.net/

  2. Mathematical Notepad http://en.smath.info/forum/

  3. Sketching – Drawing – Drafting https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Dia

  4. Equation editor (fonts) http://www.dessci.com/en/products/MathType/

  5. Graphing http://scidavis.sourceforge.net/ 

  6. Mathematical http://www.scilab.org/

  7. Office suite http://www.openoffice.org/ 

  8. Mathematical http://www.geogebra.org/cms/en/

  9. Project management

  10. Electric circuit simulation http://qucs.sourceforge.net/

  11. Notepad http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

  12. Brainstorming

  13. Books (free) http://bookboon.com/ 

 

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