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MIDDLESEXCommunity College
B E D FO R D • MAS SAC H US ET TS • LOW E L L
Introduction to Engineering
Strategies for SuccessCOURSE GUIDE
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant, Strategies for Success: Increasing Achievement, Persistence, Retention & Engagement, 2008-2013.
Title III Strengthening Institutions Project Strategies for Success: Increasing Achievement,
Persistence, Retention and Engagement The Strategies for Success Title III initiative is a major, five‐year project (2009‐2013) funded by a two million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This initiative is intended to transform Middlesex Community College by improving the academic achievement, persistence, retention, and engagement of its students. The project focuses on reformed curricula and comprehensive advising. Reformed Curriculum involves the design of developmental and college Gateway courses and learning communities embedded with Core Student Success Skills related to critical thinking, communication, collaboration, organization, and self‐assessment. Overall, 45 courses will be impacted over the five years of the project. Comprehensive Advising involves the design of integrated advising services to include identification of academic and career goals, creation of realistic educational plans, and continuous tracking and intervention with an emphasis on the Core Student Success Skills. Comprehensive Advising Services will be specifically tailored to each program of study. Cross‐division curriculum and advising design teams composed of faculty and staff are designing, piloting, and assessing the curriculum and advising initiatives. The Title III grant provides resources to support faculty professional development related to designing and piloting new curriculum and advising students. The grant also supports the purchase of advising software programs and the hiring of a Pedagogical Instructional Designer, Learning Engagement Specialist, Advising Coordinator, and two academic advisors. The resources provided by the grant offer an exciting opportunity for the college community to work together to develop the strong programs and services that will increase student success.
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2
EGR 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTCOMES ............................................................. 4
Lesson Plan 1.1 Lecture (Class Activity): Overview of Engineering .............................................................. 5
Lesson Plan 1.2 CAD: Electronic Filing & Downloading Software ................................................................ 7
Lesson Plan 2.1: Lecture: Data Collecting, Organizing & Presentation using MS Excel ............................... 9
Lesson Plan 2.2 CAD: Methods of Drawing Lines Using AutoCAD............................................................. 11
Lesson Plan 3.1 Lecture: Using MS Excel to Solve Engineering and Science Problems ............................. 12
Lesson Plan 3.2 CAD: Measurement and Floor Plan (Civil Engineering) .................................................... 13
Lesson Plan 4.1 Lecture: Using MATLAB to Solve Engineering and Science Problem ................................ 14
Lesson Plan 4.2 CAD: Basic Part Design Using AutoCAD ............................................................................ 15
Lesson Plan Lecture 5.1: Student Self‐Assessment Plan for Success ......................................................... 16
Lesson Plan 5.2 CAD: Basic Part Design Using SolidWorks ......................................................................... 17
Lesson Plan 6.1 Lecture: Introduction to Plastics Engineering; Plastics Engineering Program at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell ........................................................................................................... 18
Lesson Plan 6.2 CAD: Drawings of Sectional Views Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks ................................... 19
Lesson Plan 7.1 Lecture: Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell ........................................................................................ 20
Lesson Plan 7.2 CAD: Drawings of Auxiliary Views Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks .................................... 21
Lesson Plan 8.1 Lecture: Introduction to Mechanical, Chemical and Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Civil Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell ..................................... 22
Lesson Plan 8.2 CAD: Assembly Drawings Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks .................................................. 23
Sample Syllabi I ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Sample Syllabi II ........................................................................................................................................... 32
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Introduction EGR‐101 Introduction to Engineering is a 4 credit course. This course is designed to familiarize students with generic engineering, design, and manufacturing concepts used across many engineering disciplines. Students will become familiar with engineering practices and processes used in industry with examples mostly in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. The student will learn how to apply mathematics, physics, chemistry and problem‐solving techniques to real world problems, as mastery of both are critical career success factors in engineering. The student will also become familiar with common software applications used in industry such as Microsoft Office Excel and MATLAB. Students will be introduced to computer‐aided design software packages used in various disciplines. Students will also learn industry workplace behaviors. Employability skills, also necessary for career success in engineering, will be actively integrated into class exercises and assignments. The CAD component of the course is designed to provide a vigorous overview to the projection methods, procedures and protocols for graphically translating engineering concepts to working drawings. The student will become familiar with the latest version of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software program.
This course has been redesigned to incorporate the following Core Student Success Skills (CSSS) as a result of a Title III grant: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Organization, and Self‐Assessment. This guide should be used to help students develop and strengthen the individual skills needed to succeed as an engineering student and later as an engineering professional. This guide will also be useful in preparing an engineering student to work in a team environment both academically and professionally.
CORE STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS The following resources in this Guide are provided to help instructors promote active learning by students both in class and outside of class. CRITICAL THINKING Critical thinking in engineering or the related areas involves using practical, logical approaches, and reasoning to solve problems. It requires students identifying and understanding the problem, using reasonable assumptions to relate to the matters, applying methods or tools for obtaining the solutions, and drawing the conclusions. COLLABORATION Collaboration involves using skills necessary for students to work together in the group activities and projects. It may require students to divide assignments into sub‐assignments, collect and share information with one another, and present information persuasively in order to make the group decision
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for best choice of selection. It also involves listening to members of the group with an open and receptive mind, and being able to appreciate other opinions. COMMUNICATION Communication skills involve the capabilities of expressing in both oral and written formats. In EGR 101 course, communication skills involve writing problem definition, expressing method of solution, documenting the results, presenting results to the group, and ensuring all members in the group are in agreement with the problem and engineering solution. ORGANIZATION Organization involves a variety of related activities. These include the abilities to systematically relate areas content to each other, organize, present concepts in logical manner, and come up with an outline showing how concepts are related to one another. It also includes using time effectively. SELF‐ASSESSMENT Self‐Assessment encompasses the student abilities such as the abilities to apply course concepts experientially to better understand themselves and others, examine how relevant theories apply to real world problems, and assess oneself to gain insight into how one learns, plans, makes decisions and studies. In brief, self‐assessment consists of the abilities for performing self‐evaluation, self‐verification, and self‐enhancement.
Note: The lessons on this guide only represent a fraction of the content to be covered in this class and should be viewed as examples.
TEAM MEMBERS:
Jacques‐Antoine Jean, Professor, CAD & Engineering Transfer Program, Co‐Team Leader
[email protected] , (781) 280‐3928
Anthony Mak, Adjunct Faculty, Engineering Transfer Program, Co‐Team Leader
[email protected] , (781) 280‐3584
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EGR 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTCOMES After successfully completed this course, students will be able to:
• Examine and approach given problems systematically and logically
• Use the Internet as a tool for communication, searching and researching on topics of interest
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve simple engineering problems
• Use tools such as MATLAB, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, MS Office to solve engineering and design problems, and do documentation
• Generate graphs, if needed, and summarize results in report writing
• Present the results of the engineering study using MS PowerPoint
• Understand and apply the five Core Student Success Skills (Critical Thinking,
Collaboration, Communication, Organization, and Self‐Assessment)
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Lesson Plan 1.1 Lecture (Class Activity): Overview of Engineering Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Have an overview of this class and what he or she should do to successfully complete this semester
• Understand the differences between the different engineering disciplines
• Understand the differences within each engineering discipline
• Understand the different careers currently available in the engineering field
• Have an overview of the most recent salary survey of engineers
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment Context in the Course: For this lecture students will need to know how to:
• Navigate the web • Use Microsoft Word and Excel
Materials Needed: Syllabus, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and access to the internet Instructions:
1. At the beginning of the first class the instructor will ask students to team up in groups of two. Students will be interviewing each other; therefore, each student must have a pen and paper to take the following information: • The full name of the student being interviewed.
• When he or she graduated from High School and which school.
• Has he or she taken college courses already?
• Which engineering program and university would he or she like to transfer to?
• Why he or she would like to become an engineer?
• What are the skills he or she will need to succeed as an engineer?
• What is his or her plan B?
• Does he or she will work during this semester and how many hours per week?
• How many courses he or she is planning on taking at MCC during the semester?
• What level of Math and English he or she has completed or is currently enrolled in?
2. From his or her class list, the faculty will call each student. The interviewer will present himself/herself and give a summary of the information provided by the interviewee. The faculty will take note of the engineering disciplines and schools that students are interested in.
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3. After each student is presented to the class, the faculty will give a presentation on his/her academic and professional background using his/her resume. This presentation will expose students on how to write and organize a professional resume. The faculty will proceed by visiting different professional engineering websites related to the engineering fields of interest to the students. The students should also login‐on to the MCC server and go to these websites. Websites such as: http://www.asme.org/, http://www.ieee.org/index.html, http://www.asce.org/, http://www.4spe.org/ and http://www.aiche.org/ to name a few.
4. The faculty should prior to this lecture visit the Design News website, http://www.designnews.com/, to search for and download the current year salary survey of engineers in different engineering fields. The faculty should go over and present the data provided on this survey.
5. Each student will present himself/herself and give a summary of the information provided by the student he or she interviewed.
6. The first chapter of the book used in the lecture portion of the class and any additional hand‐out or materials will be the first reading assignment.
7. Each student will be assigned to write an essay related to the first experience they had in this class. Each student will also write the reasons he or she would like to study engineering and which school they would like to transfer to. In addition, students should articulate their strengths and weaknesses. They should map out a plan on how they would like to eliminate their weaknesses and continue to expand the areas they are strong both academically and individually in order to succeed.
Assessment: Presentation and essay will serve as assessment artifacts.
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Lesson Plan 1.2 CAD: Electronic Filing & Downloading Software Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Understand the difference between the MCC and the CAD department server
• Know how to create folder and sub‐folder in their directory
• Go online and complete information on a website
• Know the hardware requirements needed to download the AutoCAD software at home
• Verify whether they have successfully downloaded the AutoCAD software
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Prior to this lecture, the faculty should make sure that the students accounts have been created on the CAD department server. If these accounts have not been created yet; the lecture can proceed using the MCC server. However; the faculty will not be able to show students how to configure the AutoCAD software at this time. For this lecture students will need to know how to navigate the web and students must have a valid MCC email account. Materials Needed: Access to the Internet and a laptop or desktop computer. Note: having the AutoCAD software at home is not a requirement, since the CAD labs will be open during the day. The hours the labs will be open will be posted on the CAD lab doors. Instructions:
1. The faculty should explain the difference between the MCC and CAD department server. One of the main differences is that the CAD department server can only be access in the CAD labs.
2. A presentation and examples of folder and sub‐folder creation should be given to the students.
3. All the works being done in class and homework assignments and projects will be submitted to these folders in accordance to the class syllabus.
The faculty will ask students to go to the Autodesk Community website and to register, http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=home. Students must register on this site and they MUST USE THEIR MCC EMAIL ADDRESS. Students must complete all information requested. Faculty will assist the class in this process. Upon completion of this application; students will receive an email from Autodesk. Students should login into their MCC email account to verify receipt of an email from Autodesk. Upon receipt of this email, students will be asked to click on the link provided in this email in order to activate their account. The faculty will login to the Autodesk Community website using his/her account to show students how to navigate in this community. The faculty will also show students the steps they have to do at home in order to download the AutoCAD software.
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Students should be warned to download only the software needed for this class because this software and others on the site take a lot of space and memory to run. Note: Autodesk is the company which designed the AutoCAD software. Assessment: Successful completion of the downloading process at home.
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Lesson Plan 2.1: Lecture: Data Collecting, Organizing & Presentation using MS Excel Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Take measurements and gather data
• Understand the difference between accuracy and reliability of measurements
• Understand the fundamentals of statistics and its use in engineering and science
• Organize data using MS Excel
• Present data using graphical tools in MS Excel
• Understand the application of some statistical tools such as average, mean, range etc.
• Use MS PowerPoint to communicate information
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Critical Thinking, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills. Context in the Course: Prior to this lesson, students will be exposed to lectures and exercises related to basic uses and application using MS Excel. Students should know how to format cells and how to input and organize data. In addition, the faculty should have introduced students to how to use MS Excel functions as well as on how to write some basic mathematics and engineering calculations using MS Excel. Materials Needed: 1) Digital and a non‐toxic liquid base thermometer with both Fahrenheit and Celsius scale, 2) Lab note book, 3) Pencil, 4) MS Excel & MS PowerPoint, and 5) Access to the internet. Instructions:
1. The lesson will lead to an individual project which should take three to four weeks to complete.
2. The faculty will give a lesson on how to collect data using an engineering lab note book and an intro to statistics lesson to students.
3. The introduction to statistics lesson should include the following topics in statistics:
• Basic Principles • Frequency Histograms • Variable Control Charts and • Attribute Control Charts.
4. The faculty may use the information provided by Design News analyzing the salary of engineers
in the industry as an example.
5. The instructor will give a lesson on the use of MS Excel for data organizing and presentation
6. The instructor will finally give a lesson on how to do a short presentation of this project using MS PowerPoint.
7. Instructor will assign the following project to students.
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8. Each student should use their engineering lab note book to record the outside temperature at their house using a digital and a non‐toxic liquid‐base thermometer with both Fahrenheit and Celsius scale.
9. Student must take three data points; in the morning, in the middle of the day, and in the evening. This data should be recorded on the student’s lab note book and then transferred to MS Excel.
10. In MS Excel student will organize the data and calculate the daily and weekly temperature average, low and high temperature.
11. Student will compare their data for the same week in the previous year.
12. Student can use the internet to locate this information.
13. Finally, student will chart the data, compare with the previous year data and write a lab report as well as a MS PowerPoint presentation to be presented in the class in four minutes. Student will be asked to evaluate themselves after submitting the works and to submit another self‐evaluation after all the PowerPoint presentations.
Assessment: Lab Report, MS Excel data organizing and presentation, MS PowerPoint presentation.
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Lesson Plan 2.2 CAD: Methods of Drawing Lines Using AutoCAD Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to use the:
• Direct mode for drawing lines in AutoCAD
• Absolute mode for drawing lines in AutoCAD
• Relative mode for drawing lines in AutoCAD
• Polar mode for drawing lines in AutoCAD
• Combining mode for drawing lines in AutoCAD
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Organization, Collaboration, and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Lesson Plan 2.2 must be completed before this lesson. Instructor should have a prior lesson of the different types of lines used in engineering design. A prior lesson in sketching will be valuable, but not mandatory Materials Needed: This lesson should be done in one of the CAD Labs with the current version of AutoCAD software. Instructor’s Hand‐outs and the assigned AutoCAD book from the syllabus Instructions:
1. The instructor will first lecture on Cartesian coordinate system and on how it is being used in engineering.
2. The instructor will then use the instructions from his/her hand‐out and the book to show students how to use the different methods for drawing line using AutoCAD.
3. The instructor will use different examples of drawings and shapes to show students how to use the different modes of drawing lines using AutoCAD and to show students how to save their work on a specific folder in the CAD department server.
4. Finally the instructor will ask students to complete a set of exercises in class. If students are unable to complete the in‐class exercises, they must first work individually and collaborate with other student.
Assessment: A set of drawings and shapes will be assigned to students to complete at home or during non‐class hours when the CAD labs are open. Specific instructions will be provided by the faculty on how and where in the CAD server; these works must be saved.
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Lesson Plan 3.1 Lecture: Using MS Excel to Solve Engineering and Science Problems Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Apply problem solving techniques in engineering and science
• Model an engineering and/or science problem mathematically
• Solve an engineering and/or science problem analytically after modeling it
• Write an algorithm using MS Excel to solve an engineering and/or science problem
• Compare analytic and algorithmic solutions
• Write a report explaining this process and the solutions
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: A review and/or introduction of the fundamentals of mathematics used in the first semester of every engineering program Materials Needed: Pen, note book, MS Excel and access to the internet Instructions:
1. Instructor will cover materials related to problem solving techniques in engineering and science with students.
2. Instructor will use specific examples that will cover the leaning objectives stated above. One such example is the classic projectile motion problem.
Assessment: Instructor should assign homework such as the classic falling body problem to verify that students have mastered the learning objectives. Students will be asked to consult with peers as they are progressing in their project. Individual report explaining this process and the solutions should be submitted.
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Lesson Plan 3.2 CAD: Measurement and Floor Plan (Civil Engineering) Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Work in a team environment to complete an engineering project
• Use measuring equipment in design and reverse engineering
• Design a building floor plan
• Dimension a building floor plan
• Understand the difference between paper space and model space in AutoCAD
• Print a building floor plan design
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Lecture lessons covering: 1) the Design Process, 2) Reverse Engineering 3) Team Development and 4) Unit Systems. CAD lessons covering: 1) Sketching, 2) Drawing Commands, 3) Data Organization, 4) Knowledge of AutoCAD commands such as: offset, copy, mirror, and layers, and 5) Object Properties and Organization (Floor Plan Design). Materials Needed: 35 foot tape measure, lab note book, assigned AutoCAD book, AutoCAD software and plotter Instructions:
1. Instructor will divide the class in teams of minimum three members per team.
2. Each team will be measuring the foundation and the different level of the South Academic building using a 35 foot tape measure.
3. Each team member will be responsible of drawing a specific floor plan of a specific level of the building.
4. The team will present the final floor plan of the entire South Academic Building as one project, i.e. the final design will have the floor plan of each level drawn by each individual team member.
5. Finally the instructor will require a team and individual paper documenting this process. Assessment: Print drawings and essay will serve as assessment artifacts.
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Lesson Plan 4.1 Lecture: Using MATLAB to Solve Engineering and Science Problem Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Apply problem solving techniques in engineering and science
• Model an engineering and/or science problem mathematically
• Solve an engineering and/or science problem analytically after modeling it
• Write an algorithm using MATLAB to solve an engineering and/or science problem
• Write and call functions in MATLAB
• Compare analytic and algorithmic solutions
• Write a report explaining this process and the solutions
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Lesson Plan 3.1 Lecture should be covered before this lesson plan Materials Needed: Pen, note book, MATLAB and access to the internet Instructions:
1. Instructor review materials related to problem‐solving techniques in engineering and science with students.
2. Instructor will use specific examples that will cover the leaning objectives stated above. Here are two examples of problems to be solved and to be used by the instructor in this lesson: • A geometrical figure where the total area and perimeter of the figure is to be computed and • A tank design to be filled with water where the volume and the weight of the water in the
tank is to be computed Assessment: Instructor should assign homework using different geometry and tank design to verify that students have mastered the learning objectives. Students will be asked to consult with peers as they are progressing in their project. Individual report explaining this process and the solutions should be submitted.
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Lesson Plan 4.2 CAD: Basic Part Design Using AutoCAD Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Apply projection angle in part design
• Apply multi‐view projection in part design
• Apply basic dimensioning techniques in part design
• Understand that a part drawing is a communication tool
• Save design part in appropriate folder
• Print designed part
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: CAD Lessons: 2.2, 3.2 and other AutoCAD lessons Materials Needed: Assigned AutoCAD book, AutoCAD software and plotter Instructions:
1. Instructor to lecture on the following topics: • Types of Projection Angle • Multi‐View Projection and • Fundamentals of Dimensioning
2. Instructor should also lecture on drawing as a communication tools in the context of the design
process. Instructor will use examples of parts to apply these learning objectives using AutoCAD software.
Assessment: Sample parts will be assigned as homework to evaluate students mastering of the above learning objectives.
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Lesson Plan Lecture 5.1: Student SelfAssessment Plan for Success Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Use time management to succeed in their academic and professional career
• Establish goals and objectives for their academic and professional career
• Use MS Excel or other software to plan and managed their daily and weekly activities
• Self‐evaluate their set goals and objectives
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: MS Excel and/or any other software being used by the faculty to accomplish the above stated objectives Materials Needed: MS Excel, access to the internet and any other software being used by the faculty to accomplish the above stated objectives Instructions:
1. Instructor will ask every student to create an MS Excel spreadsheet where students will list all the courses they are enrolled in and the time and date their classes meet. In addition, students are to list the following information:
• Their traveling time in and out of the school • Their work schedule, if they have a part‐time or full‐time job • Their leisure schedule • Their sleeping schedule, etc.
2. Students are to evaluate whether their planned daily and weekly activities are feasible by
consulting peers, colleagues at work, faculty and family members. They should revise their plan based on their self‐evaluation and feedback.
3. Students must establish an evaluation scale from 1 to 5 to track and evaluate whether there are completing their planned activities and to determine whether their plan is advancing their goals and objectives for this semester.
4. Students will use the objectives learned in lesson 2.1 to track, analyze and improve their progress for this project.
5. Students are to write an essay on the value of using such process as a tool for self‐evaluation and whether they intend to use it to advance their academic and professional career.
Assessment: Essay will serve as assessment artifact.
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Lesson Plan 5.2 CAD: Basic Part Design Using SolidWorks Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Apply projection angle in part design
• Apply multi‐view projection in part design
• Apply basic dimensioning techniques in part design
• Understand that a part drawing is a communication tool
• Save design part in appropriate folder
• Print designed part
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Communication, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: CAD Lessons: 2.2, 3.2, 4.2 and other AutoCAD lessons Materials Needed: Assigned reference for SolidWorks, SolidWorks software and plotter Instructions:
1. Instructor to lecture on the following topics: • Types of Projection Angle • Multi‐View Projection and • Fundamentals of Dimensioning
2. Instructor should also lecture on drawing as a communication tools in the context of the design
process.
3. Instructor will use examples of parts to apply these learning objectives using SolidWorks software.
Assessment: Sample parts will be assigned as homework for to evaluate students mastering of the above learning objectives.
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Lesson Plan 6.1 Lecture: Introduction to Plastics Engineering; Plastics Engineering Program at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Get familiar with Plastics Engineering
• Apply mathematics and science to solve simple problems in Plastics Engineering
• Understand the Plastic Engineering Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell and gather basic information about this program
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: This lecture will address Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: A review and/or introduction of Plastics Engineering and scheduling a date for faculty of Plastics Engineering Department from University of Massachusetts, Lowell to visit EGR‐101 students Materials Needed: Pen, note book, Engineering Textbook, and access to the Internet Instructions:
1. Instructor to cover materials related to Plastics Engineering. Instructor will use specific examples that will cover the leaning objectives stated above. One such example is to ask students to work on problem related to plastics material.
2. A lecture will be presented by a faculty from the Plastics Engineering faculty from University of Massachusetts, Lowell covering their transfer admission requirements and provide an overview of their program.
Assessment: Instructor should assign homework where student will have to resolve an engineering problem dealing with plastics materials.
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Lesson Plan 6.2 CAD: Drawings of Sectional Views Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Understand the different types of sectional views
• Create different types of section views of a part using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Organization, Collaboration, and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Previous AutoCAD and SolidWorks lessons Materials Needed: This lesson should be done in one of the CAD Labs with the current version of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. Assigned AutoCAD and SolidWorks book from the syllabus Instructions:
1. The instructor will provide examples to show students how to draw the different types of section views.
2. Finally the instructor will ask students to complete a set of exercises in class.
3. Students must first work individually and collaborate with other students if they are unable to complete the in‐class exercises.
Assessment: A set of drawings will be assigned to students to complete at home or during non‐class hours when the CAD labs are open.
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Lesson Plan 7.1 Lecture: Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Get familiar with Electrical Engineering
• Apply mathematics and science to solve simple problems in Electrical Engineering
• Understand the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell and gather basic information about this program
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: A review and/or introduction of Electrical Engineering and scheduling a date for faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department from University of Massachusetts, Lowell to visit EGR‐101 students Materials Needed: Pen, note book, Engineering Textbook, and access to the internet Instructions:
1. Instructor to cover materials related to problem solving techniques in Electrical Engineering. Instructor will use specific examples that will cover the leaning objectives stated above. One such example is to ask students to work on problems related to electrical circuits.
2. One lecture is presented by Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty from University of Massachusetts, Lowell about its engineering program.
Assessment: Instructor should assign similar Electrical Engineering problems for students to work‐on in the classroom to verify that students have mastered the learning objectives.
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Lesson Plan 7.2 CAD: Drawings of Auxiliary Views Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Know and understand auxiliary views
• Create different types of auxiliary views of a part using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Organization, Collaboration, and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Previous AutoCAD and SolidWorks lessons Materials Needed: This lesson should be done in one of the CAD Labs with the current version of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. Assigned AutoCAD and SolidWorks book from the syllabus
Instructions:
1. The instructor will provide examples to show students how to draw auxiliary views using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software.
2. Finally the instructor will ask students to complete a set of exercises in class.
3. Students must first work individually and collaborate with other students if they are unable to complete the in‐class exercises.
Assessment: A set of drawings will be assigned to students to complete at home or during non‐class hours when the CAD labs are open.
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Lesson Plan 8.1 Lecture: Introduction to Mechanical, Chemical and Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Civil Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Get familiar with Mechanical, Chemical and Civil Engineering
• Apply mathematics and science to solve simple problems in Mechanical, Chemical and Civil Engineering
• Understand the Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Civil/Environmental Engineering Program at University of Massachusetts, Lowell and gather basic information about this program
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Organization and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: A review and/or introduction of Mechanical Engineering and scheduling the date(s) for faculty of Mechanical, Chemical and Civil/Environmental Engineering Departments from University of Massachusetts, Lowell to visit EGR‐101 students Materials Needed: Pen, note book, Engineering Textbook, and access to the internet Instructions:
1. Instructor to cover materials related to problem‐solving techniques in Mechanical, Chemical and Civil Engineering.
2. Instructor will use specific examples that will cover the leaning objectives stated above. One such example is to ask students to work on problems related to stress and strain problem.
3. One lecture is scheduled for the presentation given by Mechanical Engineering faculty, one lecture given by the Chemical Engineering faculty, and one lecture given by the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty about each individual engineering program from University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Assessment: Instructor should assign similar Mechanical Engineering problems for students to work on the classroom to verify that students have mastered the learning objectives.
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Lesson Plan 8.2 CAD: Assembly Drawings Using AutoCAD & SolidWorks Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this activity, students will be able to:
• Know and understand assembly drawings
• Create different types of assembly drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Core Student Success Skills Addressed: Organization, Collaboration, and Self‐Assessment skills Context in the Course: Previous AutoCAD and SolidWorks lessons Materials Needed: This lesson should be done in one of the CAD Labs with the current version of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. Assigned AutoCAD and SolidWorks book from the syllabus
Instructions:
1. The instructor will provide examples to show students how to draw assembly drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software.
2. Finally the instructor will ask students to complete a set of exercises in class. Students must first work individually and collaborate with other students, if they are unable to complete the in‐class exercises.
Assessment: A set of drawings will be assigned to students to complete at home or during non‐class hours when the CAD labs are open.
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Sample Syllabi I
EGR 101‐Section # INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Fall/Spring Semester
CREDIT HOURS: 4 (Lecture and Lab combined)
LECTURE HOURS: 2 HRS & 30 MINS/WEEK INCLUDING LECTURE LAB
CAD HOURS: 2 HRS & 30 MINS/WEEK INCLUDING LECTURE LAB
LECTURE TIME and LOCATION:
CAD TIME AND LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE TELEPHONES
LECTURE and CAD: (781) 280‐
OFFICE LOCATION:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE REQUIREMENT: This course requires that each student obtain a Middlesex Community College email address. All homework assignments for the lecture section of this course shall be submitted by an MS Word attachment to MCC First Class email unless otherwise directed. Students will be required to access this course on blackboard, for the CAD section, for announcements, homework and projects submissions, extra credit works, class participation and research.
CAD TEXT: AutoCAD AutoCAD 2013 or latest version Tutorial, First Level: 2D Fundamentals, by Randy H. Shih, SDC publications, ISBN: 978‐1‐58503‐716‐2.
LECTURE TEXT: Engineering Design: An Introduction, Second Edition, ISBN‐13: 978‐1111645825 & ISBN‐10: 1111645825, Authors: Karsnitz, O'Brien, Hutchinson, Delmar Cencage Learning. Optional reference material may be recommended for additional reading and information in the lecture notes. See Lecture Software below.
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Lecture Software: It is required that each student purchases MATLAB Version 7.0.4. There will be homework assignments in MATLAB. Please note that MATLAB is available for use on 3 computers in the Bedford Math Lab, HH116.
COURSE LECTURE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to familiarize students with generic engineering, design, and manufacturing concepts used across many engineering disciplines. Students will become familiar with engineering practices and processes used in industry with examples mostly in mechanical and electrical engineering.
The student will learn how to apply mathematics and problem‐solving techniques to real world problems, as mastery of both are critical career success factors in engineering. The student will also become familiar with common software applications used in industry and be introduced to computer‐aided design software packages used in various disciplines. Students will also learn industry workplace behaviors. Employability skills, also necessary for career success in engineering, will be actively integrated into class exercises and assignments.
The CAD component of the course is designed to provide a vigorous overview to the projection methods, procedures and protocols for graphically translating engineering concepts to working drawings. The student will become familiar with the AutoCAD 2009 software program.
COREQUISITE: MAT 100 (Formerly MA 1106) INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
MATERIAL: Flash Memory “stick or flash drive” is required. An MCC email account, and access to the Internet is required. A 12‐inch ruler, wristwatch, 3 ring binder (1 inch minimum) IS REQUIRED). A scientific calculator is required. Mathworks Software Package MATLAB Version 7, Release 14 or later is required for homework assignments. An engineering notebook is suggested.
CLASS RULES: No cell phone usage is allowed during lecture or class lab. Use of computers and email during class for non‐academic purposes is PROHIBITED.
HOMEWORK: All homework and classroom assignments for the lecture portion of the course will be submitted as an MS Word attachment to an email using ONLY the college First Class email system unless otherwise directed. CAD homework will be submitted in accordance to instructor’s requirements in both your home folders and using Middlesex blackboard. The college IT Organization assigns email addresses
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student successfully completing this course will be able to:
• Appreciate and apply technical nomenclature used in various engineering disciplines.
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• Select and use resources ‐ standards, technical references, catalogs, and data sheets to solve practical design problems.
• Apply mathematics and engineering design process for the purpose of solving technical problems
• Identify and use basic electrical components and instruments. • Use basic precision mechanical measurement instruments • Use basic computer arithmetic and logic • Create practical drawings using the AutoCAD‐2013 (or latest version) and SolidWorks 2012 (or
latest version) software packages. • Apply recommended engineering design graphics practices established by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) • Appreciate how to set up and document a technical experiment. • Identify and use components of a microcomputer system to input data, process information,
obtain tabular and graphical output, and make copies of documentation. • Apply software packages to facilitate technical communications • Solve fundamental mathematical and engineering problems using a spreadsheet, scientific
calculator, and a mathematical analysis program (MATLAB). • Appreciate how engineering problems may be solved using industry standard mathematical
analysis computer application software. • Learn basic industry workplace behaviors required for career success and apply these skills to
class projects and assignments • Learn how technical teams are formed in industry and how to actively participate in a team. • Write technical reports • Learn how to research technical topics
COURSE CONTENT, LECTURE:
Manufacturing processes and practices: mechanical
• Measuring instruments ‐ steel rule, vernier calipers, micrometer • Basic machine processes and capabilities ‐ tools, machines, surface roughness • Material classifications ‐ Steels, corrosion resistant steels, non‐ferrous alloys, and non‐metallic
materials • Fastening process and nomenclature ‐ Permanent: soldering, silver brazing, welding; Removable:
Threaded, nonthreaded • Mechanical jigs and fixtures • Mechanical force calculations
Design and Manufacturing processes and practices: Electrical
• Measuring instruments – Voltmeter, Ammeter, Ohm meter • Relationships of voltage, current, capacitance, and resistance • Binary arithmetic and digital logic • Electrical component identification • Electrical symbols, schematic diagrams
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Engineering Process and Practice
• The Product Development Team – Cross‐functional team consisting of members with backgrounds in engineering, marketing, technical support, CAD, and manufacturing.
• Product design vs. system design • The Product Development process • Engineering Project Teams • The Engineering Design Process ‐ Problem identification and analysis, decision making, and
design implementation • Customer orientation and how it relates to engineering design practices
Introduction to “The Engineer’s Tool Kit”
• Applying Microsoft Excel, the scientific calculator, Electronic Workbench, and MATLAB to technical problems
• Using the Internet to perform technical research and locate engineering resources • Reading articles in technical magazines and journals for the purpose of applying learned
information to engineering problem solutions • Making technical presentations on engineering projects • Study, writing, reading, and class note taking skills • Solving “real world” technical problems • Applying mathematics to solve engineering problems • Learn and apply problem solving techniques • Apply critical thinking to solve engineering problems
Manufacturing Engineering process and practices:
• Engineering breadboards to volume production • Graphics representation ‐ pictorial drawings, connection diagrams, schematic diagrams, block
and logic diagrams, printed circuit drawings • Symbols and conventions • Engineering documentation
COURSE CONTENT, CAD:
Engineering graphics as a language
• ANSI drawing standards • Orthographic and pictorial projections ‐ theories and applications, uses in industry
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design for mechanical drawings using AutoCAD 2013 (or latest version) and SolidWorks 2012 (or latest version) software packages
• System components, menu overviews, Cartesian coordinates • Drawing setups ‐ decimal, metric; beginning CAD operations; function keys • Basic drawing and editing operations and commands; grouping complex entities; global editing;
special features; dimensioning; assembly; bill of materials (BOM) • Solid modeling using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
The instructors propose to employ a variety of methods to assist students to maximize their learning outcomes. These methods include traditional lectures, instructor developed and industry developed tutorials, peer assisted projects, peer demonstrations, displays of former students' work, and experimental measurements by both students and instructors. In the CAD portion, you will be introduced to the concept of self‐learning, where you will have to learn materials on your own by reading the reading assignments and researching the web. This process will enable you to develop the skills required to be a life long learner. You will also be asked to be a problem solver and to use critical thinking when coming up with solutions to design problems or when analyzing other design solutions.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
The student's grade is based on successful outcomes of course requirements apportioned as follows:
Lecture 50% of total grade
Class attendance, participation and professional behavior (10%)
Quizzes (announced and unannounced) (20%)
Mid Term Exam/Project (20%)
Final Exam/Project (30%)
In‐class and homework assignments (20%)
CAD 50% of total grade
Class attendance, participation and students behaviors (10%)
Quizzes (20%)
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Homework (25%)
Project #1 (20%)
Project #2 (Final) (25%)
Homework and projects more than one day late will be penalized at the rate of 2% per day and will not be accepted after five days.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE DATES FOR HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, PROJECTS, MID TERM, AND FINAL EXAM:
LECTURE
Quizzes: May be unannounced
Homework Assignments Scheduled following every lecture or as directed
Mid Term Exam As announced
Team Technical Presentations As announced
Final Exam/Project: Based on College final calendar schedule
Note: The above schedule is subject to change based on class needs and availability of guest lecturers
CAD
Homework: Weekly
Quiz # 1: Fourth week of first month of class
Quiz # 2: Third week of second month of class
Project # 1: Second week of third month of class
Quiz # 3: One week prior final week
Final Project: Based on College final calendar schedule
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Note: these dates are subject to changes; however, the CAD final project date is definite.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CAD PROJECTS:
The CAD final project will be a team project where each team will complete a design based on specifications given by the CAD faculty. The goal of this project is to simulate an engineering work place environment.
Students will meet the following objectives upon completion of this project:
• Work in a team environment • Apply the CAD tools learned in this course • Employability skills • Utilize the key elements of the Design Process • Apply the key elements of Design for manufacturing • Meet the requirements and needs of both internal and external customers • Apply the key elements of Manufacturing Processes • Design a product from concept to production • Apply the key elements of Engineering Documentation
More information about this project will be forthcoming during the semester and will be available in Middlesex Blackboard.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF BLACKBOARD CONTENTS (CAD):
Blackboard will have information about the course, syllabus, assignments, forum, links, tips (on homework, projects, working in a team environment, employability skills, how to search for jobs, resume and cover letter writing etc.), assessment, digital drop box, and grades (if I have it working) to name a few. More information will be provided during the semester.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSESMENTS (CAD):
You will be graded using traditional and non‐traditional methods. Traditional method, by receiving a grade for work submitted and class participation. Non‐traditional method, by getting credit and receiving a grade for class participation for: 1) asking relevant questions, 2) helping your peers, 3) your participation in team projects, 4) bringing relevant engineering information to class (i.e. articles, web links etc.), 5) being professional etc. More information will be available on Blackboard.
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ATTENDANCE & STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
Three absences are the maximum allowed. After three absences, two points will be deducted from the final grade for each day absent unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students with more than seven absences will be automatically withdrawn from the class.
Classroom behavior – to include regular attendance, punctuality, responsibility, respect for others, politeness, teamwork, getting along with others – should reflect that which is expected in the workplace and will be included in the 10% Attendance, Class participation and Student Behaviors grade.
Guidelines for proper student behavior are outlined in the MCC Student Handbook and will be adhered to. Students determined to have been involved in cheating risk failing the course.
QUIZ AND MID‐TERM MAKE‐UP POLICY
Permission to make up quizzes and the mid‐term exam may be granted and it is under the sole discretion of the instructor. A maximum of 2 quizzes may be made up. A make up quiz or exam must be completed within 1 week of the date that the original exam was given to receive credit. The student will be required to give a reasonable explanation to the instructor as to why the exam was missed. The student is responsible to meet with the instructor to make arrangements for the make‐up quiz or exam.
PLAGIARISM:
Although students are encouraged to help their classmates, sharing of assignments and password‐protected CAD files is absolutely forbidden. Students determined to be copying assignments and sharing CAD files risk failing the course. Students determined to be copying homework assignments, quizzes, exams, or in‐class assignments risk failing the course.
SUPPORT SERVICES: The following support services are available on campus:
Academic Support/Tutoring ‐ Bedford ‐ AR214 ‐ for reading/study skills and writing ‐ x3727 ‐ HH116 for math ‐ x 3707
Writing center & reading/study skills lab ‐ Bedford ‐ AR108 ‐ x 3727 or 3728
Online tutoring ‐ https://www.etutoring.org/login.cfm?institutionid=152 or Call Support: Local: 860‐832‐3887 Toll free: 1‐866‐GO‐CTDLC
Disability Support Services ‐ Bedford ‐ Services for physical disabilities: Building 9,
Rooms 206 and 222
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Sample Syllabi II
SAMPLE SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING, EGR 101‐Section #
Fall/Spring Semester
CREDIT HOURS: 4 (Lecture and Lab combined)
LECTURE HOURS: 2 HRS & 30 MINS/WEEK INCLUDING LECTURE LAB
CAD HOURS: 2 HRS & 30 MINS/WEEK INCLUDING LECTURE LAB
ENGINEERING LECTURE TIME and LOCATION:
Wed 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., SA 203
Fri 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., SA 203
CAD TIME AND LOCATION:
Wed 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SA 203
Fri 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SA 203
INSTRUCTOR: Tony W. Mak, Ph.D. OFFICE PHONE: (781) 280‐3584 OFFIC LOCATION: SA209/208 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: Wed and Fri 12:00 p.m.‐12:30 p.m.
COURSE REQUIREMENT:
This course requires that each student obtain a Middlesex Community College email address. All homework assignments for the lecture section of this course shall be submitted by an MS Word
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attachment to MCC First Class email unless otherwise directed. Students will be required to access this course on blackboard, for the CAD section, for announcements, homework and projects submissions, extra credit works, class participation and research.
CAD TEXT: AutoCAD AutoCAD 2013 or latest version Tutorial, First Level: 2D Fundamentals, by Randy H. Shih, SDC publications, ISBN: 978‐1‐58503‐716‐2.
LECTURE TEXT: Engineering Design: An Introduction, Second Edition, ISBN‐13: 978‐1‐4180‐6241‐5 & ISBN‐10: 1‐4180‐6241‐3, Authors: Karsnitz, O'Brien, Hutchinson, Delmar Cencage Learning. Optional reference material may be recommended for additional reading and information in the lecture notes. See Lecture Software below.
Lecture Software: It is required that each student purchases MATLAB Version 7.0.4. There will be homework assignments in MATLAB. Please note that MATLAB is available for use on 3 computers in the Bedford Math Lab, HH116.
COURSE LECTURE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to familiarize students with generic engineering, design, and manufacturing concepts used across many engineering disciplines. Students will become familiar with engineering practices and processes used in industry with examples mostly in mechanical and electrical engineering.
The student will learn how to apply mathematics and problem‐solving techniques to real world problems, as mastery of both are critical career success factors in engineering. The student will also become familiar with common software applications used in industry and be introduced to computer‐aided design software packages used in various disciplines. Students will also learn industry workplace behaviors. Employability skills, also necessary for career success in engineering, will be actively integrated into class exercises and assignments.
The CAD component of the course is designed to provide a vigorous overview to the projection methods, procedures and protocols for graphically translating engineering concepts to working drawings. The student will become familiar with the AutoCAD 2009 software program.
PREREQ:
Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060; completion of or current enrollment in MAT 100 or TMA 096.
MATERIAL: Flash Memory “stick or flash drive” is required. An MCC email account, and access to the Internet is required. A 12‐inch ruler, wristwatch, 3 ring binder (1 inch minimum) IS REQUIRED). A scientific calculator is required. Mathworks Software Package MATLAB Version 7, Release 14 or later is required for homework assignments. An engineering notebook is suggested.
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CLASS RULES: No cell phone usage is allowed during lecture or class lab. Use of computers and email during class for non‐academic purposes is PROHIBITED.
HOMEWORK: All homework and classroom assignments for the lecture portion of the course will be submitted as an MS Word attachment to an email using ONLY the college First Class email system unless otherwise directed. CAD homework will be submitted in accordance to instructor’s requirements in both your home folders and using Middlesex blackboard. The college IT Organization assigns email addresses
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student successfully completing this course will be able to: 1. Appreciate and apply technical nomenclature used in various engineering disciplines. 2. Select and use resources ‐ standards, technical references, catalogs, and data sheets to solve
practical design problems. 3. Apply mathematics and engineering design process for the purpose of solving technical problems 4. Identify and use basic electrical components and instruments. 5. Understand basic precision mechanical measurement instruments 6. Use basic computer arithmetic and logic 7. Create practical drawings using the AutoCAD‐2013 (or latest version) and SolidWorks 2012 (or latest
version) software packages. 8. Apply recommended engineering design graphics practices established by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) 9. Appreciate how to set up and document a technical experiment. 10. Identify and use components of a microcomputer system to input data, process information, obtain
tabular and graphical output, and make copies of documentation. 11. Apply software packages to facilitate technical communications 12. Solve fundamental mathematical and engineering problems using a spreadsheet, scientific
calculator, and a mathematical analysis program (MATLAB). 13. Appreciate how engineering problems may be solved using industry standard mathematical analysis
computer application software. 14. Learn basic industry workplace behaviors required for career success and apply these skills to class
projects and assignments 15. Learn how technical teams are formed in industry and how to actively participate in a team. 16. Write technical reports 17. Learn how to research technical topics
COURSE CONTENT, LECTURE:
This course includes 8 lesson plans and activities in engineering and CAD for students to learn and participate. These lesson plans and activities encourage students to engage in 5 core success skills including Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Organization, and Self‐Assessment.
This course also provides the instructions on:
1) Manufacturing processes and practices: Mechanical
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2) Design and Manufacturing processes and practices: Electrical
3) Engineering Process and Practice
Introduction to “The Engineer’s Tool Kit”
• Applying Microsoft Excel, the scientific calculator, Electronic Workbench, and MATLAB to technical problems
• Using the Internet to perform technical research and locate engineering resources • Reading articles in technical magazines and journals for the purpose of applying learned
information to engineering problem solutions • Making technical presentations on engineering projects • Study, writing, reading, and class note taking skills • Solving “real world” technical problems • Applying mathematics to solve engineering problems • Learn and apply problem solving techniques • Apply critical thinking to solve engineering problems
Manufacturing Engineering process and practices:
COURSE CONTENT, CAD:
Engineering graphics as a language
• ANSI drawing standards • Orthographic and pictorial projections ‐ theories and applications, uses in industry
Computer Aided Drafting and Design for mechanical drawings using AutoCAD 2013 (or latest version) and SolidWorks 2012 (or latest version) software packages
• System components, menu overviews, Cartesian coordinates • Drawing setups ‐ decimal, metric; beginning CAD operations; function keys • Basic drawing and editing operations and commands; grouping complex entities; global editing;
special features; dimensioning; assembly; bill of materials (BOM) • Solid modeling using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
The instructors propose to employ a variety of methods to assist students to maximize their learning outcomes. These methods include traditional lectures, instructor developed and industry developed
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tutorials, peer assisted projects, peer demonstrations, displays of former students' work, and experimental measurements by both students and instructors. In the CAD portion, you will be introduced to the concept of self‐learning, where you will have to learn materials on your own by reading the reading assignments and researching the web. This process will enable you to develop the skills required to be a lifelong learner. You will also be asked to be a problem solver and to use critical thinking when coming up with solutions to design problems or when analyzing other design solutions.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
The student's grade is based on successful outcomes of course requirements apportioned as follows:
Lecture 50% of total grade
• Class attendance, participation and professional behavior (10%) • Quizzes (announced and unannounced) (20%) • Mid Term Exam/Project (20%) • Final Exam/Project (30%) • In‐class and homework assignments (20%)
CAD 50% of total grade
• Class attendance, participation and students behaviors (10%) • Quizzes (25%) • Homework (30%) • Project (35%)
Homework and projects more than one day late will be penalized at the rate of 2% per day and will not be accepted after five days.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE DATES FOR HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, PROJECTS, MID TERM, AND FINAL EXAM:
LECTURE
Quizzes: May be unannounced
Homework Assignments Scheduled following every lecture or as directed
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Mid Term Exam As announced
Team Technical Presentations As announced
Final Exam/Project: Based on College final calendar schedule
Note: The above schedule is subject to change based on class needs and availability of guest lecturers
CAD
Homework: Weekly
Quizes: TBD
Project: Based on College final calendar schedule
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CAD PROJECTS:
The CAD final project will be a team project where each team will complete a design based on specifications given by the CAD faculty. The goal of this project is to simulate an engineering work place environment.
Students will meet the following objectives upon completion of this project:
1. Work in a team environment 2. Apply the CAD tools learned in this course 3. Employability skills 4. Utilize the key elements of the Design Process 5. Apply the key elements of Design for manufacturing 6. Meet the requirements and needs of both internal and external customers 7. Apply the key elements of Manufacturing Processes 8. Design a product from concept to production 9. Apply the key elements of Engineering Documentation
More information about this project will be forthcoming during the semester and will be available in Middlesex Blackboard.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSESMENTS (CAD):
You will be graded using traditional and non‐traditional methods. Traditional method, by receiving a grade for work submitted and class participation. Non‐traditional method, by getting credit and receiving a grade for class participation for: 1) asking relevant questions, 2) helping your peers, 3) your participation in team projects, 4) bringing relevant engineering information to class (i.e. articles, web links etc.), 5) being professional etc. More information will be available on Blackboard.
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ATTENDANCE & STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
• Three absences are the maximum allowed. After three absences, two points will be deducted from the final grade for each day absent unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students with more than seven absences will be automatically withdrawn from the class.
• Classroom behavior – to include regular attendance, punctuality, responsibility, respect for others, politeness, teamwork, getting along with others – should reflect that which is expected in the workplace and will be included in the 10% Attendance, Class participation and Student Behaviors grade.
• Guidelines for proper student behavior outlined in the MCC Student Handbook will be adhered to. Students determined to have been involved in cheating risk failing the course.
QUIZ AND MID‐TERM MAKE‐UP POLICY
• Permission to make up quizzes and the mid‐term exam may be granted and it is under the sole discretion of the instructor. A maximum of 2 quizzes may be made up. A make up quiz or exam must be completed within 1 week of the date that the original exam was given to receive credit. The student will be required to give a reasonable explanation to the instructor as to why the exam was missed. The student is responsible to meet with the instructor to make arrangements for the make up quiz or exam.
PLAGIARISM:
Although students are encouraged to help their classmates, sharing of assignments and password‐protected CAD files is absolutely forbidden. Students determined to be copying assignments and sharing CAD files risk failing the course. Students determined to be copying homework assignments, quizzes, exams, or in‐class assignments risk failing the course.
SUPPORT SERVICES: The following support services are available on campus:
• Academic Support/Tutoring ‐ Bedford ‐ AR214 ‐ for reading/study skills and writing ‐ x3727 ‐ HH116 for math ‐ x 3707
• Writing center & reading/study skills lab ‐ Bedford ‐ AR108 ‐ x 3727 or 3728 • Online tutoring ‐ https://www.etutoring.org/login.cfm?institutionid=152 or Call Support: Local:
860‐832‐3887 Toll free: 1‐866‐GO‐CTDLC • Disability Support Services ‐ Bedford ‐ Services for physical disabilities: Building 9,
Rooms 206 and 222