INEN 1101
- Introduction to Engineering
INEN
1101-01 Spring 2008 Syllabus
INEN
1101-40 Spring 2008 Syllabus
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Catalog
Information: 2006-2008 |
INEN 1101: Introduction to
Engineering. Credit 1. History of Engineering, Philosophy of
Engineering practice, and analysis of the problems of being an engineering
student. |
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Prerequisites
by topic: |
None |
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Textbook: |
Landis, Raymond, Studying
Engineering, 3rd Edition, Discovery Press, 2007. |
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Coordinator: |
Dr. Ryan Underdown,
Associate Professor, Dept of Industrial Engineering |
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Goals: |
This course is designed to
acquaint incoming prospective engineering students with the real world of
engineering problem solving. Problems associated with becoming a successful
engineer and engineering ethics are presented. Students will gain access to the
internet and develop skills in using it for learning. |
Topics (One 50 minute
lecture per week):
1.
Introduction;
Keys to Success in Engineering Study (2
weeks)
2.
The
Engineering Profession (1 week)
3.
Academic
Success Strategies (1 week)
4.
Professionalism
and Ethics (2 weeks)
5.
Personal
Growth and Development (1 week)
6.
Engineering
Career Fields (6 weeks)
7.
Resume
Writing (1 week)
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9.
Engineering
Cooperative Education (1/2 week)
Computer
Usage – Internet,
work processing, resume writing.
ABET Outcomes Achieved:
f (P), h (P), i (P), j (N) P = Primary, N = Non-primary
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f. |
An understanding of
professional and ethical responsibility. |
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h. |
The broad education necessary to understand
the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context. |
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i. |
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recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning. |
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j. |
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knowledge of contemporary issues. |
ABET Category content as estimated by
the faculty member who prepared this course description:
Professional
component: 1 Credit of Engineering Topics
Prepared by: Dr. Ryan Underdown
Last Update: 09/13/07