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Fall 2015

ENGR 111
Introduction to Engineering 1: Modeling and Analysis
5 Credits

Section A (3500): Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 – 11:50 am in WHI 253

Instructor Doug Mair

Office: Whitehorse Hall Room 121
Phone: None
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: MW 4-5pm; TTh 10:30-11:30am; or by appointment
See me after class or email me to make an appointment.

Open Lab: TBD

Textbooks and Supplies

Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach, 2nd edition (or 3rd
edition but assignments are made based on 2nd edition numbering)
Stephan, Park, Sill, Bowman & Ohland, ©2013, Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 9780132766715, Available in the bookstore.
 Scientific calculator
 Engineering paper

Course Description
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
ENGL 098 (or placement into ENGL& 101) and MATH 92 or 99 or instructor permission.

Important Dates
Friday, September 25th – 100% refund deadline
Friday, October 2nd – Deadline to drop a class without transcript entry
Friday, October 9th – 50% refund deadline
Wednesday, November 11th – Holiday, Veterans Day
Friday, November 13th – Deadline to drop with “W” grade or change to audit
Wednesday thru Friday, November 25th – November 27th, Holiday, Thanksgiving

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Online Material
Canvas: https://everettcc.instructure.com/
To access Canvas, follow the student login instructions. The canvas site will include the
following features to facilitate student learning:
 Gradebook – keep track of your course grade!
 Course Calendar
 Digital copies of all course handouts
 Digital copies of presentation “blanks”. These are useful as a beginning point for
your course notes.

Accommodations
If you have a hidden or visible disability which may require classroom or test
accommodations, please see me as soon as possible during a scheduled office hour. If
you have not already done so, please register with the Center for Disability Services
(located in Parks 267 right across from the bookstore). This office is responsible for
coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities.

Course Workload
This course will explore how engineers use mathematical models to learn about
physical systems and make decisions. An important goal is to reinforce students’ math
motivation and skills, with an aim toward improving preparation for success in future
math, science and engineering coursework. Developing good study skills now will help
you throughout your academic and professional career. To succeed in this course I offer
the following suggestions:
1. Ask Questions – One of my primary jobs is to answer your questions and help
guide you in the right direction. If you have spent 30 minutes on any given
problem and are not making progress, shift your focus and formulate one or more
questions to help clear up your confusion. Ask these questions on Canvas,
during the next class session, or during my office hours.
2. Read the textbook before the material is covered in class - This will make
you more confident in class and the lectures and projects will make more sense
to you. If you ever feel behind or lost in this course (or any other), this is the
single most important change you can make to get back on track.
3. Form study groups – You will learn from teaching others. Also, the new
connections that you make will be huge assets in future classes as well as your
future career.
4. Review all graded assignments – By carefully reviewing feedback and asking
questions about any feedback that you don’t understand you can work to correct
mistakes and further your understanding of the material.
5. Spend time developing successful study strategies – Experiment with
different strategies (time of day, length of session, frequency, diet, sleep, groups
or solo, etc…). What works for you may not work for someone else and vice
versa. Become an active learner by reflecting frequently on what is working well
and what is not and make adjustments. Understanding your own learning style is
the key to success in engineering.

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Course Requirements
Reading: Check the Modules tab on Canvas for a tentative list of subjects and the
corresponding sections in the textbook. Students are responsible for reading the listed
sections BEFORE the material is covered in class. It is important that students keep up with
weekly reading so they can be prepared to participate effectively in class. Students are
strongly encouraged to complete the “Comprehension Check” problems as they are
encountered in the reading. Come to class prepared with questions about any topics that
you find confusing or difficult. It is your responsibility to ask the instructor if you are unclear
as to where we are in the book.

Participation: This class is project based and active student participation in the classroom
is essential. Students are expected to come to all class sessions. Class sessions will
typically consist of a review of the topics we are covering followed by activities that build
upon material introduced in the reading. Students are expected to bring their textbook to
class since many of the activities will be based out of the book. Class participation will be
evaluated as follows. In-class labs will be graded and will be worth 5% of your total grade.
Class participation and attendance will be worth 5% of your total grade. The instructor will
note absences and observe students level of effort in the classroom. If the instructor
perceives that you are not participating (physically or mentally), you will not receive your
participation points for the day.

Self-Assessment Quizzes: Self-assessment quizzes will be assigned approximately once

per week and administered on Canvas outside of class. The problems on these quizzes will
generally be of two types: (1) very similar to the Comprehension Check problems in the
textbook or (2) review problems for relevant math concepts we’ll be using in class. Students
will have five attempts on each quiz, with the maximum score recorded in the grade book.
The intent of these quizzes is to ensure students arrive to class each week prepared to
engage in class learning activities based on new material.

Homework: Homework will be assigned approximately once per week, with assignments
generally made on the first day of the week and due the first day of the following week.
Homework may be graded by your peers using an instructor-supplied rubric. Homework is
due at the time indicated on Canvas. You are encouraged to study with your classmates and
discuss homework problems; however, homework assignments will be turned in by each
individual and should represent individual effort.

Late Homework: Late homework will be assessed a 10 percent (10%) penalty for each
calendar day that it is late, up to a maximum of three calendar days. This means that an
assignment worth 60 points will lose 6 points for each day (or portion thereof) that it is
late. Your submission date will be as recorded in Canvas or when you hand it in to the
instructor.

Projects: There will be two multi-week team projects assigned over the course of the
quarter. Project details and expectations will be discussed at the time the project is
assigned.

Exams: There will be two mid-term exams over the course of the quarter and a final exam
during the scheduled final examination period. Students will be allowed one 3”-by-5” card
handwritten note sheet for each exam as well as access to the inside covers of the course
text book. The final exam will be comprehensive.

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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Use estimation to make order of magnitude calculations in the absence of data.
2. Properly apply the rules for handling significant figures in arithmetic.
3. Perform dimensional and unit analysis.
4. Manipulate formulas to perform sensitivity analysis of systems to changes in one or
more variables.
5. Prepare and interpret graphs following accepted standards in engineering and
science.
6. Perform introductory spreadsheet calculations such as cell-reference equations,
descriptive statistics, and graphing.
7. Participate in developing functional project teams.
8. Communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate fashion through
both written and oral presentation.
9. Produce effective visual aids for oral presentations.
10. Demonstrate application of the engineering problem solving processes.
11. Describe elements of the engineering design process.

The assignments and assessments in this course are primarily designed to support
development of the following Associate of Science degree outcomes:

Demonstrate analytical problem solving skills

 Use chains of reasoning derived from fundamental mathematical and scientific
principles to predict behavior of the natural world.
 Perform numerical and symbolic calculations using algebra and calculus.
 Use dimensional analysis to solve problems and check results.
 Convert between measurement units.
 Interpret graphical presentations of the behavior of systems, functions, and data.
Collaborate effectively
 Work in a team of students to complete projects.
 Demonstrate knowledge of effective teamwork principles.
 Actively participate in developing an effective project team.
 Document collaborative processes.
Communicate technical information
 Construct graphs according to accepted standards of presentation.
 Prepare and deliver oral presentations involving technical and scientific concepts.
 Write proofs using mathematical concepts.
 Prepare written reports to present and interpret the results of experiments.
Apply engineering design processes
 Formulate open-ended design problems in terms of specific constraints and
performance objectives.
 Generate multiple compelling alternative solutions to a design problem.
 Develop and analyze mathematical models of structures and systems.
 Employ appropriate software tools to model design behavior.
 Use technical sketching and computer-aided design software to communicate design
information.
 Apply and document iterative design processes to develop a design from
conceptualization to a refined prototype.

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This course also works to develop the following College-wide outcomes:

Engage and take responsibility as active learners

Students will be involved in the learning process as they gain deeper levels of
understanding of the subject matter. They will design, complete, and analyze projects
while developing group interaction and leadership skills.
Think critically
Students will develop and practice analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and
quantitative reasoning skills. Using creativity and self-reflection, they will be able to
engage in inquiry that produces well-reasoned, meaningful conclusions.
Communicate effectively
Students will develop the organizational and research skills necessary to write and
speak effectively. The students will demonstrate awareness of different audiences,
styles, and approaches to oral and written communication.
Participate in diverse environments
Students will gain the awareness of and sensitivity to diversity, including one’s own place
as a global citizen. Students attain knowledge and understanding of the multiple
expressions of diversity, and the skills to recognize, analyze and evaluate diverse issues
and perspectives.
Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency
Students will use computers and technology as appropriate in their course of study.
Identify elements of a sustainable society
Students will integrate and apply economic, ecological, and eco-justice concepts into a
systems-thinking framework.

Academic Integrity
We are all here to learn. Cheating, plagiarism, and any other type of academic dishonesty
will only stand in our way. You are encouraged to form study groups and work together,
however it is expected that for individual assignments, each student will perform and submit
their own work.

Academic dishonesty is defined as the use of unauthorized help on tests, homework, or

quizzes. This includes cutting and pasting material from the internet or copying solutions
from solutions manuals. If a student or group of students is suspected of academic
dishonesty they will be asked to meet with the instructor. Any student who fails to attend this
meeting or is found guilty of academic dishonesty will immediately receive a zero for the
assignment in question. Students found to be guilty of academic dishonestly on an exam or
whom repeatedly claim credit for work that is not their own, will receive a failing grade (F) for
this course.

Grading
Course grades will be based on the following breakdown:
Participation 5%
Self-Assessments 15%
Homework 15%
Projects 30%
Midterms 20%
Final 15%

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Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

93-100 % A 80-83.9 % B- 67-69.9 % D+
90-92.9 % A- 77-79.9 % C+ 60-66.9 % D
87-89.9 % B+ 74-76.9 % C 0-59.9 % F
84-86.9 % B 70-73.9 % C-

Overall course difficulty can vary quarter to quarter. The instructor may adjust the grading scale
above to reflect the relative difficulty of the class. This process would only be used to increase
grades, not decrease them.

Note: Students who do not attend regularly and/or fail to understand or do required work,
should withdraw from this class. Failure to follow proper procedures may result
with an (F) grade.

Tentative Schedule
A basic weekly schedule is given below. A specific schedule is created in Canvas by the
use of weekly modules. These will show all activities, both in and out of class, as well as
their due dates. Canvas will automatically generate a chronological list of all due dates and
present that list on the bottom of the Syllabus Page. Students should refer to the Canvas
list frequently to stay abreast of all course required activities.

Week Date Day Section 3500

21-Sep Mon Intro and Ethics (Ch 2), ICA-1 intro, file mgmnt. Ethics

1 23-Sep Wed Design (Ch-3)

25-Sep Fri Estimation (Ch 5.1 thru 5.5)

28-Sep Mon Sig Figs & Notation (Ch 5.6 - 5.8)

2 30-Sep Wed ICA-2 Sig Figs, Estmation, BBs and Corn

2-Oct Fri SOLVEM (Ch 6)

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5-Oct Mon Unit Systems & Conversions (Ch 7)

3 7-Oct Wed ICA-3 SOLVEM - 6 board problems// Midterm Review

9-Oct Fri Midterm-1

12-Oct Mon Review Midterm

4 14-Oct Wed Project 1 Intro (Ch 4), Photo Voltaic/Solar Thermal tour

16-Oct Fri Project 1 Selection, Elec Vehicle tour

Excel (Ch 10)

19-Oct Mon
Project 1 investigation and Calculations

5 21-Oct Wed Project 1 investigation and Calculation

23-Oct Fri // Project 1 investigation and Calculation

26-Oct Mon Project 1 Presentations (3 x 15 per hour)

ICA-5 Team Reflection

28-Oct Wed
6 Project 2 Team Survey

Universal Units Force, Weight, Density and Amount (Ch

30-Oct Fri
8.1-8.4)

2-Nov Mon ICA-4 Stair climbing

7 4-Nov Wed Univ Units Energy, Power, and Efficiency (CH 8.8 - 8.10)

Univ Units Temp, Pressure, Gas Law (Ch 8.5 - 8.7)

6-Nov Fri
New teams

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9-Nov Mon Midterm-2

8 11-Nov Wed Veterans Day - NO CLASS

Midterm-2 Review
13-Nov Fri
Proj 2 intro

16-Nov Mon Otto Cycle

9 18-Nov Wed Engine Dissection, Project 2, Task 2

20-Nov Fri Engine Dissection, Project 2, Task 2

23-Nov Mon Engine Analysis and calculation Project 2, Task 3

10 25-Nov Wed Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASS

27-Nov Fri Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASS

30-Nov FALSE Engine Reassembly and Reflection

11 2-Dec Wed Engine Reassembly and Reflection

4-Dec Fri Engine Reassembly and Reflection //Course Review

12 7-Dec Mon Finals TBD

Note: The above schedule and procedures are subject to change.

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