ENGR 110 Introduction to Engineering I: Modeling and Analysis

5 credits

A project-based introduction to engineering analysis, problem solving, and mathematical modeling. Working in teams, students will complete a series of hands-on projects designed to emphasize a systematic, analytical problem solving approach and explore the engineering disciplines at a technical level. Topics include: introductory engineering concepts; engineering for sustainability; teamwork skills; the application of mathematics, physics, and chemistry in engineering; unit systems; and an introduction to spreadsheet applications.

Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (or placement into MATH& 151 or higher) and ENGR 100 or instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use estimation to make order of magnitude calculations in the absence of data
Properly apply the rules for handling significant figures in arithmetic
Perform dimensional and unit analysis
Manipulate formulas to perform sensitivity analysis of systems in one or more variables
Prepare and interpret graphs following accepted standards in engineering and science
Perform introductory spreadsheet calculations such as cell-reference equations, descriptive statistics, and graphing
Demonstrate application of engineering problem solving processes
Describe elements of the engineering design process
Participate in developing functional project teams
Communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate fashion through both written and oral presentation
Produce effective visual aids for oral presentations

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Information Literacy, the ability to recognize when information is needed, to choose the appropriate tools to locate the required information, and to effectively gather and evaluate the information.

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40