COURSE
OUTLINE
Instructor: Semester/Session:
Fall 2008
Course Number:
EGR100
Course Title: Engineering Seminar
Course Credits:
Lecture hours: 1 Lab
hours: 0 Other hours: 0
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Course Description:
This course
prepares students for careers in Engineering and Technology. Assigned problems acquaint the student with
methods for solving practical engineering problems. Films and guest lectures delineate the work
of graduate engineers in each of several professions.
Learning Outcomes:
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the chosen field by
selecting the appropriate courses for the time at CCAC. |
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The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of
engineering and technology as a people driven profession based in practice. |
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The student will demonstrate the use of the engineering method in
problem solving. |
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The student will develop Their skills in calculator operations and
construction of engineering graphs. |
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The student will demonstrate team work in their classroom participation |
Section Dates Days Time Room
Class Section(s) Time & Location: IN71 9-2-08 to end of term all on-line
Instructor: |
P. Cunningham |
Office Hours: |
On-line only |
Telephone: |
724-640-9143 |
Office Location: |
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E-Mail Address: |
pcunningham@ccac.edu |
Materials and Resources:
Required
Text(s): |
None –
materials on-line or on class CD |
Required
Materials: |
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Recommended
Text(s): |
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Audio-Visual
Materials: |
Blackboard
site for ERG100-01-Cunningham |
Directed
Study: |
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Open Lab,
Tutoring, etc. |
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Teaching Methods:
As an
internet course the primary mode will be on-line. Some additional web sites and video lecture
will be provided. If a DSL or cable
modem is not available please contact the instructor as some CD materials may
be available to by pass the band width problem.
Evaluation Plan:
Each class/lesson will have an equal
weight. Completion of class activities is rated on a 10 point scale. The points values below will determine your
letter grade. This involves completing
all on-line quizzes correctly on the Blackboard system. Partial completion will result in partial
points! Some quizzes will be scored
immediately, others may require the instructor to score portions.
140 |
=A |
120- 139 |
=B |
100 - 119 |
=C |
90-99 |
=D |
89 or less |
=F |
Other Policies and Procedures:
Preparation Time: |
To succeed in
this class, you must log into the system and do the activities. This may be done once a week or several lessons may be
done at one setting. You may complete
the course early. |
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Plagiarism and Cheating: |
Dishonest work on examinations or
assigned work is a serious offense.
Students caught cheating on exams or assignments will be taken to the
Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action. Cheating will not be
tolerated and will result in class failure. |
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Any Additional Policies: |
All students are expected to log
on at least once each week. If emergency conditions arise such as a broken
computer or loss of Internet, you must contact the instructor at once. Access may always be gotten on campus or at
your local library. Announcements
regarding the course will normally be placed on the Blackboard site. Email will be sent to your acd.ccac.edu
account. The instructor has the right to
change an assignment either through written or verbal communication. Changes made and announced on the web site supersede
any previously given directions. It is
the responsibility of the student to record and execute any changes. Students should contact the instructor
during office hours or by Email if they encounter a problem with the lessons.
An incomplete
(I) for the course will be given with the instructor's permission only. The student must request the incomplete
grade. A student is never to assume
that an incomplete grade will automatically be given by the instructor. Once approved, an Agreement for
Incomplete Grade form must be filled out and signed by both the
instructor and student. The (I) grade
will be changed to an (F) grade if the student fails to complete the required
work on or before the designated due date. |
Students with Disabilities:
The Community College of Allegheny County makes
every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. Questions about services
and procedures for students with disabilities should be directed to the Office
of Supportive Services at your campus.
Course Outline Corrections:
During the semester/session, reasonable changes to the course outline may be academically
appropriate. Students will be notified of these adjustments by the instructor in
a timely manner.
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Course Plan:
Units |
Lesson/Topics |
Learning Activities |
Interactivities/Practice |
Evaluation |
Lesson 1 |
Introduction, SWOT, Time
management |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 1 PowerPoint. Link to the SWOT analysis website. Link to
the Time Management website. |
Complete
a SWOT assessment. |
Quiz
1 |
Lesson 2 |
TI-83 Calculator Basic
Functions |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 2 PowerPoint. . Link to the TI-83 calculator help page. |
Do
basic calculations on the TI-83 calculator |
Quiz 2 |
Lesson 3 |
TI-83 Calculator and X
keys |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 3 PowerPoint. Link to the TI-83 calculator help page. |
Do
X key calculations on the TI-83 calculator |
Quiz 3 |
Lesson 4 |
TI-83
Calculator and Triangles |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 4 PowerPoint. Link to the TI-83 calculator help page. |
Do
triangle calculations on the TI-83 calculator |
Quiz 4 |
Lesson 5 |
Engineering
Method and Scientific Method |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 5 PowerPoint. |
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Quiz 5 |
Lesson 6 |
Engineering
Methods and Heuristics |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 6 PowerPoint. Link to the Hard Rock Mining Industry
webpage. |
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Quiz 6 |
Lesson 7 |
Engineering
Methods and Ethics |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 7 PowerPoint. Link to the |
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Quiz 7 |
Lesson 8 |
Spectrum
of Engineering |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 8 PowerPoint. Link to CCAC’s website for Engineering
Technology |
List
4 programs in Engineering Technology available at CCAC |
Quiz 8 |
Lesson 9 |
Your
Career Choices |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 9 PowerPoint. Link to a website that gives PE information. |
Search
for ABET accredited schools in the |
Quiz 9 |
Lesson 10 |
Controlling
Your Career |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 10a PowerPoint. Watch the EGR 100 Lesson 10b PowerPoint. |
Complete
a tentative schedule for your degree at CCAC. |
Quiz 10 |
Lesson 11 |
Problem
Solving and Reporting |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 11 PowerPoint. |
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Quiz 11 |
Lesson 12 |
Working
an Example |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 12 PowerPoint. |
Do
Land fill example. Do Electric car feasibility example. |
Quiz 12 |
Lesson 13 |
Engineering
Graphics – the importance of graphs |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 13 PowerPoint. |
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Quiz 13 |
Lesson 14 |
Linear
Graphics |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 14 PowerPoint. |
Create
a linear graph. |
Quiz 14 |
Lesson 15 |
Non-linear
Graphics and Graphic Analysis |
Review
the EGR 100 Lesson 15 PowerPoint. |
Create
a non linear graph. |
Quiz 15 |