INEN 1101 - Introduction to Engineering

INEN 1101-01 Spring 2008 Syllabus

INEN 1101-40 Spring 2008 Syllabus

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.  

 

 

Prerequisites by topic:

None

 

 

Textbook:

Landis, Raymond, Studying Engineering, 3rd  Edition, Discovery Press, 2007.

 

 

Coordinator:

Dr. Ryan Underdown, Associate Professor, Dept of Industrial Engineering 

 

 

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)

8.       Career Center Services  (1/2 week)

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

 

f.

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

h.

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

i.

A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning.

j.

A 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