Revised 8/2022

EGR 122 - Engineering Design (3 CR.)

Course Description

Applies engineering methods to a semester-long team design project with an emphasis on engineering software involving 2D and 3D computer aided design; data modeling and analysis; and iterative programming solutions. Covers design drawings and dimensioning; spreadsheet software usage; mathematical scripting language; and professional practices. 3 credits. Lecture 2 hours per week; lab 2 hours per week; total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Prepare students for further study in any Engineering curriculum

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: EGR 121 or departmental permission

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

Problem Solving

  • Identify and solve problems using engineering methodologies Technology Application
  • Use spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software to collect, organize, analyze and present engineering data
Communication
  • Effectively communicate engineering work in oral, written, and visual formats, using graphical information as relevant
Collaboration
  • Improve teamwork skills through a semester-long project
Professional Ethics
  • Explore important contemporary issues facing engineering through case study and/or design project
Design Process
  • Apply the engineering design process including needs identification, specification, analysis of design alternatives, planning, prototyping, testing, and delivery
  • Consider sustainability and economic, societal, and environmental impact of design options
Programming Skills
  • Write computer programs for engineering analysis using mathematical scripting software to include looping structures and user-defined functions*
  • Develop and apply flowcharts to create algorithms
Engineering Drawings
  • Produce and interpret drawings appropriate to various engineering or related disciplines*
  • Produce engineering sketches by hand*
  • Demonstrate foundational skill with 2D and 3D computer aided engineering software, to include dimensioning, scaling, orthographic, isometric and exploded views, and assembly*
  • Demonstrate an understanding of tolerances and precision
Data Modeling and Analysis
  • Model systems and analyze data using linearization, correlation, and normal distribution
Design Project
  • Apply the design process in a semester-long team project*
  • Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of project management methods
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic intellectual property considerations
  • Create appropriate design drawings*
  • Create and evaluate a physical prototype*
  • Write a formal design report documenting the considerations in the design process
  • Deliver engineering presentation and demonstrate prototype
  • Evaluate team dynamics, and project process and results

Major Topics to Be Included

  • Problem Solving
  • Technology Application
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Professional Ethics
  • Design Process
  • Programming Skills
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Data Modeling and Analysis
  • Design Project