NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ANNANDALE
Campus
EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering
Fall 2011
Class Number: 26382, Class Section: 03 N
Time and Place 12:00
noon to 2:00 PM. Wed in CT 0310. The course is 2 credit hours.
Instructor: Charbel T Fahed,
Ph.D. OFFICE: CG 211 F
E-mail: cfahed@nvcc.edu, PHONE: (703) 323-3188
Office Hours: Mon 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Tue 2:45 – 3:45 PM, Wed 12:00 – 2:00
PM, Thu 12:00 – 1:00 PM; all in CG 211 F
Office Hours by appointment: Fri 1:45 to 5:45 PM
Engineering Department Office:
CT 316; PHONE (703) 323-3326 FAX (703) 323-3176
Textbook: Foundations of Engineering; 2nd
edition; Mark T. Holtzapple, W. Dan Reece; McGraw Hill.
ISBN-13:978-0-07-248082-5
Pre/corequisite: Competence
in algebra and trigonometry as well as English composition skills.
Co-requisites for this course are MTH 173 or equivalent in 'Calculus with Analytic
Geometry I and ENG 111 -College Composition I.
Course
Description:
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and
responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions.
It introduces the personal computer, operating systems and processing,
engineering problem solving and graphic techniques.
Course objectives: Upon
completion of this course, the student should be:
1. Familiar
with the engineering world of work through readings in the text, lectures, and
writing a term paper
2. Acquainted
with the engineering education process and particularly its realization at NVCC
3.
Familiar with fundamental
proficiency in engineering calculations using hand calculators and the personal
computer will be acquired, together with the discipline of engineering problem
solving
Major Topics (might change slightly based
on class improvements)
a. Profession
of Engineering
b. Library
Research Paper on an engineering career field, engineering problem, or other
topics related to the course
c. Use
of the Hand Microelectronic Calculator for Computations
d. Use
of the Personal Computer in Engineering
e. Object
oriented programming
f.
Graphing Engineering Data to derive
empirical equations in two variables:
1)
using straight line curve fitting on
linear, log-log and semi-log grids
2) or
using least-squares methods of curve fitting
g. Engineering
Accuracy and Significant figures
h. Engineering
Problem Solving Methodology
i.
Dimensions and Unit Systems: SI and
AES
j.
Introduction to Two Dimensional
Mechanics (statics) OR Fundamental Electric Circuit Theory
Course Structure. It will be a blend of
self-paced and group activities using Blackboard and other web sites.
Activities will consist of chat, blogs, discussion forums, email, journaling,
blogging, wikis, and web posting.
Grading Policy
and EXAMINATIONS:
There will be three (3) examinations, each worth 100 points; and the final exam
will be worth 200 points. No make-up tests.
If you miss an exam, then the final will be increased by 100 points (in place
of the missed test).
|
Letter
Grade |
Numerical
Score |
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A |
90-100 |
|
B |
80-89.9 |
|
C |
70-79.9 |
|
D |
60-69.9 |
|
F |
<60 |
See grade distribution at the end of the syllabus
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Week |
Date |
Attempted Sessions |
Assignments |
|
Week 1 |
8/24/2011 |
Read Chapter 1, Sections 1
- 10 |
|
|
Week 2 |
8/31/2001 |
Read Chapter 2, 2 Sections – 7 |
Do Problems 2.1, 2.3, and 2.4 |
|
Week 3 |
Sep 7 |
Read Chapter 3, Sections 1 - 7 |
Do Problems 3.6, 3.12, and 3.19 |
|
Week 4 |
Sep 14 |
Exam 1 Read Chapter 4, Sections 1 – 5 |
Do Problems 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, and
4.11 |
|
Week 5 |
Sep 21 |
Read Chapter 6, Sections 1 – 4 |
Do Problem 6.1 |
|
Week 6 |
Sep 28 |
Read Chapter 7, sections 1 - 4 |
Do Problems 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 |
|
Week 7 |
Oct 5 |
Read Chapter 8, sections 6 - 10 |
Do Problem 8.9 |
|
Week 8 |
Oct 12 |
Read Chapter 9, Sections 1 - 6 |
Do Problem 9.7 |
|
Week 9 |
Oct 19 |
Exam 2 Read Chapter 13, Sections 1 - 7 |
Do Problems 13.1, 13.2, and
13.3 |
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Week 10 |
Oct 26 |
Read Chapter 15, sections 1 - 2 |
Do Problems 15.10, and 15.11 |
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Week 11 |
Nov 2 |
Exam 3 Read Chapter 16 |
Do 16.21, 16.23, and handout |
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Week 12 |
Nov 9 |
OOP/Computer Programming C++ |
H/O |
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Week 13 |
Nov 16 |
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Week 14 |
Nov 23 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
|
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Week 15 |
Nov 30 |
Group Project Presentations |
|
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Week 16 |
Dec 7 |
Review |
|
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Dec 14 |
Final Exam |
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BLACKBOARD
As you are probably aware, the NOVA community now
makes extensive use of Blackboard. You will have an opportunity to earn a small
amount of extra credit through use of the system. The details of this project,
as well as its time frame, will be announced after the first exam. A demo on
how to use Blackboard will be given at the beginning of the beginning of the
semester. If you come late or miss the first meeting, you are still bound by
the terms discussed and announcements given as if you were present.
COURTESY AND
SAFETY
Please respect others in this classroom—which
means keeping cellular phones, Laptops, earphones, and Smart Phones … etc. OFF
and out of sight, avoiding any sources of distraction, and staying for the full
class. Any exceptions to these rules should be cleared with the instructor in
advance. Disruption is not permitted! NOVA is a place for learning and growing.
You should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on this campus. In order to meet
this objective, you should let your instructor, his supervisor, the Dean of
Students, or Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome, or uncomfortable situation
arises that interferes with the learning process.
FIRE/EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PROCEDURE:
In case of emergency, please follow the emergency
procedure as posted in the classroom.
ATTENDANCE AND
PARTICIPATION
Education is a cooperative endeavor between the
student and the professor. Successful learning requires good communication
between students and instructors. Therefore, regular attendance, arrival on
time, and active participation are important and expected. If one misses the
first three weeks of class, the instructor may withdraw the student
administratively from the course. If you must be absent, it is your
responsibility to inform your instructor beforehand or as soon as possible.
Accordingly, the roll will be called at the beginning of each session. In order
to avoid taking the rest of being late to class, It is suggested to arrange arrive
at least five minutes before the class starts and be fully ready to begin on
time.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
To drop the course, one must officially withdraw.
The last day to withdraw is Oct 31. Adjustment in tuition is shown above; and
likewise the Last day to change to audit. The final deadline to receive a W is
shown in the schedule tabled above. The award of W after the last day of class
requires official documentation, the Dean’s signature, and very unusual
circumstances.
FURTHER TIPS FOR
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND REDUCING CONFLICT
(1) Please devote two (2) hours outside of class
for every hour inside class.
(2) For additional help, one should make use of
tutoring in CT 316 E with Paul Headling
(3) IF YOU HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY THAT
REQUIRES AN ACCOMODATION, please contact Campus Disability Services and your
instructor within the first two (2) weeks of class. The memorandum they provide
is confidential.
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY
When college officials award credit, degrees, and
certificates, they must assume the absolute integrity of the work you have
done; therefore, it is important that you maintain the highest standard of
honor in your scholastic work. The college does not permit academic dishonesty.
Students who are not honest in their academic work will face disciplinary
action along with a grade of ‘F’ for the course. Procedures for disciplinary
measures and appeals are outlined in the student handbook. In the most extreme
cases, academic dishonesty may result in dismissal from the college. Academic
dishonesty, as a general rule, involves one of the following acts:
(1)Cheating on an examination—including the giving, receiving, or
soliciting of information and the unauthorized use of notes or other materials.
(2)
The use of any material purported to be the unreleased contents of a
forthcoming examination. (3) Substituting for another person during an
examination or allowing another person to take your place. (4) Plagiarism
(taking credit for another person’s work or ideas without acknowledging the
source) is a violation of the code of ethics and would be severely punished.
(5) Improper collaboration with others, unless
approved by the instructor. (6) Knowingly furnishing false information, or
forgery, to the college.
Honor Code:
I the undersigned _____________________hereby
declare that I have neither given nor received any assistance on my exams,
given in class or as take-home, under penalty to receive an F for the course
with possible further disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the college
administration.
Inclement Weather
Policy:
If the College is closed, a text alert will be
sent to cell phones registered on NOVA Alert, a notice will be posted on the
home page of the College’s website and will appear on our cable television
station (channel 19, 25, 37 or 59 – check your local listing). Individuals may
also call the College Call Center at 703.323.3000, NOVAConnect at 703.323.3770,
or in Prince William County 703.330.3770. Do not call individual offices.
Dates to remember
Classes begin August 22
Schedule adjustments (add/drop/swap) on
NOVAConnect (open to all) August 22-28
Late Schedule Additions--in-person, permission
required August 29 - September 2
Drops on NOVAConnect with tuition refund August
29-September 8
Labor Day Holiday for faculty, students and staff,
Offices closed September 5
Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to
audit (Census Date)** September 8
Last day to apply for Fall graduation * October 1
Non-instructional days/no classes; College offices
open October 10-11
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty October
31
Non-instructional day/no classes; College closes
at Noon November 23
Thanksgiving Holiday for faculty, students and
staff, College offices closed November 24-25
Non-instructional days/no classes November 26-27
Last week of classes December 6-12
Final exam week December 13-19
Examinations end December 19
Final Statement:
Nova is a place for learning and growing. You
should safe and conformable anywhere on this campus. In order to meet this
objective, you should: 5
a. Let your instructor, his/her supervisor, the
dean of students or provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable
situation arises that interferes with the same process.
b. Inform the instructor within the first two
weeks of classes if you have received a special needs or disability
accommodation that may affect your performance in this course.