El Camino College - Division of Mathematical Sciences

Engineering 1
Introduction to Engineering
2 units; 2 hours lecture

Catalog Description Course Objectives and Methods of Evaluation
Outline of Subject Matter Planned Instructional Activities

Grading Method: Letter

Associate Degree Credit --- Transfers to CSU and Pending Transfer to UC

Prerequisite: None

Catalog Description:
This course is an introduction to the engineering profession: preparation, training, practice, obligations and ethics. Also included is an orientation to the various disciplines of engineering. Speakers from various fields present opportunities and challenges in the engineering profession. Academic success strategies related to the study of engineering are emphasized throughout the course.

Course Objectives and Methods of Evaluation:

  1. Course Objectives (List the major objectives stated as student outcomes in behaviorally measurable terms.)
    1. Describe and differentiate between the various engineering disciplines.
    2. Assess the cognitive skills required in the various engineering disciplines.
    3. Analyze the preparation, training, practice, obligations and ethics required in the engineering profession. 
    4. Apply academic success strategies related to the study of engineering. 
    5. Determine the different curricula required (at the university level) for the study of the various engineering disciplines. 
  1. Methods of Evaluation - Associate Degree Credit Course
    1. Substantial writing assignments are inappropriate for this degree applicable course because:
      1. Essay exams 
      2. Written homework
      3. Journal
    2. Objective examinations, including:
      1. Multiple choice 

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Outline of Subject Matter
 

Approximate Time

Major Topic

4 hours

I. Keys to Success in Engineering Study

  1. Determination
  2. Effort
  3. Approach
  4. Models for Viewing Education

10 hours

II. The Engineering Profession

  1. Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career
  2. Engineering Disciplines
  3. Engineering Preparation and Training
  4. Engineering Practice and Obligations
  5. Engineering Job Functions
  6. Engineering Fields of the Future

8 hours

III. Academic Success Strategies for Engineering

  1. Setting Engineering Goals
  2. Collaborative Learning and Group Study of Engineering
  3. Campus Resources
  4. Study Skills relating to Engineering

4 hours

IV.  Personal Development

  1. Behavior Modification for Engineering Students
  2. Assessment of Cognitive Strengths and Weaknesses
  3. Developing Communication Skills
  4. Motivation

8 hours

V. Orientation to the Engineering Education Process

  1. Curriculum
  2. Ethics in Engineering and Engineering Study
  3. Graduate Study in Engineering
  4. Engineering Research
  5. Engineering Study as Preparation for Other Careers

2 hours

Final Examination

Total:

36 Hours

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Planned Instructional Activities:

Lecture, discussion, guest speakers
 

Entrance Skills and Knowledge:

List the required skills and/or knowledge without which a student would be highly unlikely to receive a grade of A, B, C, or Credit (or for Health and Safety, would endanger self or others) in the Target Course.
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Source of information: Course Outline of Record dated January 2000


 Last Updated On: 4/20/06