GENG 107 Engineering Skills and Ethics_Lecture_Chapter 1_Preparing to Be an Engineer

ENGINEERING SKILLS AND

ETHICS GENG 107

Instructor: Dr. Rahul R. Bhosale

Assistant Professor

Chemical Engineering Department

Book: Concepts in Engineering, M. T. Holtzapple

and W. Dan Reece, Mc.Graw Hill, 2/e, 2007.

Syllabus:

2 2/16/2014

Instructor Information

Name: Dr. Rahul R. Bhosale

Academic title: Assistant Professor

Office: G121

Phone: 4403-4168

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Sunday and Tuesday – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

TA Information

Name: Eng. Farah Toma

Office: 205 , Female Engineering building

Phone: 4403-4135

E-mail: [email protected]

office hours: TBA

Eng. Skills & Ethics

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Syllabus:

3 2/16/2014

Class/Laboratory Schedule

Day/Time: Monday, Wednesday – 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Location: Female Engineering Building 0178

Catalog Description:

Introduction to engineering and engineering disciplines, engineering ethics,

communication skills, study skills and problem solving skills, introduction to design.

Credits:3

Contact Hours:3

Prerequisites: None

Textbook(s):

Concepts in Engineering, M. T. Holtzapple and W. Dan Reece, Mc.Graw Hill, 2/e, 2007. ISBN

0073191620 / 9780073191621


Syllabus:

4 2/16/2014

Course Objectives:

Students will understand and appreciate the ethical and professional

responsibilities, develop communication and problem solving skills and be

familiar with engineering design methodology.

Oral Communications:

Number of Presentation = 1 for each group of 2-3 students

(all students will be involved)

Average Duration (minutes) = 10-15 min for a group of 2-3 students.

Written Communications:

Number of Submitted Reports = 1 for each group of 2-3 students

Average Length (pages) =15-20 pages


Syllabus:

5 2/16/2014 Eng. Skills & Ethics

Topics Chapter Weeks

1. The Engineer and engineering disciplines 1,2

2

2. Engineering Ethics (Codes of Ethics in Engineering

Disciplines and Steps in Resolving Ethical Dilemmas) 3

2½

3. Problem Solving 4 2

4. Introduction to engineering design (Supplementary Design

Material) 5 2½

5. Engineering Communications 6 2

6. Literature search skills (Instructor Notes) 6

1

Exams and Student Presentations 2

Total 14

Syllabus:

6 2/16/2014

Method of Instruction

Lectures, a combination of power point and whiteboard delivery

will be used.

Assessment Methods and Grading Policy

Required Assessment Methods: Project, Oral Presentation (each

individual student should participate in the oral presentation),

Exams and Course Work (e.g. HW/Quizzes/Lab Work).

HW/Quizzes: 15 %

Midterm Exam: 25 %

Project: 20 %

Oral Presentation(s): 10 %

Final Exam: 30 %


Syllabus: 7 2/16/2014

Course Ground Rules

Following student’s handbook regulations.

1. Class Attendance:

a. Attendance will be taken 10 minutes after the beginning of the

class. If you come after 10 minutes, you can attend but you will be

recorded absent.

b. University regulations apply (allowing 25% absence). However,

students are responsible for all the material covered in class.

c. If you were absent during a quiz or an exam, the corresponding

grade will be recorded as zero. No makeup will be given except

with a medical excuse.


Syllabus: 8 2/16/2014

3. Cell Phones:

a. Before lectures, make sure to put your mobile phone on “Silent” or “OFF”.

b. Before exams, make sure that mobiles are turned “OFF”.

c. It will not be allowed to use cell phones as calculators in any quiz or exam.

2. Plagiarism:

a. Your submitted assignments, quizzes and exams should reflect your own

work.

b. Any instance of cheating or copying in assignments will result in a grade

of “zero” in the whole assignment.

c. Any instance of cheating in an exam will be reported to the Department’s

Head to consider formal actions.

d. Borrowing and sharing of resources during quizzes and exams will always

be forbidden. Make sure that you always have your pen, calculator and all

the required materials.


CHAPTER 1 PREPARING TO BE AN

ENGINEER Lecture 1

Date: 17/02/2014

The Difference


High School College/University

Among the brightest students Everyone is bright

May be in top 3 May be in the bottom 50%

Parents used to monitor You have to monitor

Less distractions More distractions

Motivation


Why are you studying engineering:

My parents wants me to, they will pay my tuition……...

Engineers make more money……………….

I am a creative person who loves technology………………..

My uncle is engineer, hence…………………..

Your motivation may be similar to some of these……..

I am good in math and science, hence…….

Engineering is hard, I want to test my abilities……………….

I want to solve complex technical problems, hence………

Must Develop Basic Living Skills


High School

During this period, your family/parents used to provide you with basic

needs such as cleaning of clothes, feeding, travelling, etc.

College/University

YOU SHOULD PROVIDE THESE BASIC SERVICES FOR YOURSELF.

Defeats and Obstacles


College is tough and engineering is toughest.

Many Challenges such as exams, homework's, projects, Labs,

Grades, etc.

No one to help – No Parents, No Friends (as they will be in the

same situation).

You will develop the skills necessary to face new challenges.

If you take the challenges positively, you will enjoy the college

life like nothing else.

You will be strong and Independent.

Manage Your Time


Working within the schedule is challenging.

In college, most of the materials are presented at a much faster pace.

You will be expected to learn much of the material at your own.

You must change your learning strategy and become more

efficient learner.

How can you accomplish this and survive.

Manage Your Money


College is expensive i.e. fees, cars, textbooks, etc.

You must budget your money.

Resist the temptation to spend it while you have got it.

Try to save 10-20% of the pocket money. It is a good habit and

will help you during a long run.

Divide the lump into weekly expenses and track expenses.

Get Along With People


To be a successful, engineers must work together in teams.

In college, study groups, projects teams are some examples.

The socialization skills will help when you go to work in a company.

It is possible that during your job you not only work with engineers

but also with other peoples such as workers, accountants.

It is highly essential for you to get along with all which actually help

you to gain success.

Must Stay Healthy


Eat well balanced food, take your meals at regular time intervals, your

meal should include nutritious food such as vegetables, fruits, etc. Stop

eating snacks anytime, stop oily and fatty food.

Maintain your exercise routine. It will help you towards sleep, stay alert

during those long afternoon classes, you will feel more active and fresh.

Sleep well. It will help you to regain your strength. At least sleep 7-8

hours per day and night sleep is far more relaxing than a day nap.

The Classroom


The common problem is that the bright high school students, are often

just average in the college population. Some students adjust to this rally,

however some don’t know how to proceed.

Do not apply the high school learning habit to college life. They wont

be enough to achieve success. You should generate new and improved

learning strategies.

Professors expect adult behavior from your side. eg. You should submit

homework on time, should attend exams, etc.

Get to know your professors better. Use the office hours provided to get

more information about the class. You may find their research

interesting and can push you to pursue further higher education such as

masters and PhD.

Study Skills


How does learning occur?

You must figure out the best way for you to learn………..

Its not the professor, not his teaching, not lecture notes, or classroom

activities…its just you and your brain……..

Spoken words (lectures)

Visually (pictures and written words)

Hands on experience (labs and projects)

Create A Good Environment


Environment greatly affect the speed at which you can learn……

Don’t lie in bed to study…. it will make you sleep……

Be sure room is not too hot…it will make you sleep……

Use a straight backed chair at a desk………..

Be sure there is adequate lighting……..

Students can use library or other quiet places……..

Quiet surrounding is good……..no distractions…they will reduce the

learning speed……

Arrive At Class Prepared


You wont see your professor much often…..

Best way is to prepare yourself ahead of the class…….

Lecture material is presented only once…..

If you arrive already with the material…..you can see what your

professor is emphasizes, that can be most valuable for exams…

If you couldn’t understand the concepts…you can ask questions..

Take Good Notes


Because you have read the material…it will be easy to take notes..

Review your notes after the class and fill any holes….

Take the best notes you can and try to understand the contents

Only through repetition you can understand and retain the

information……..

Homework's


Homework is your best chance to practice before taking exams…..

When you are stuck…get help…..this doesn’t mean you are

stupid……..everyone need help someway….don't wait until its too

late………..

To do homework, you will review your notes and textbook…through

this process you will gain a more complete understanding……..

Revision


Test time is coming….you are pretty well prepared……

You have read the textbook……you took notes during classes and

reviewed and completed your notes after class….you have worked

problems….and now you are almost ready……

Last and most important step…..revise your material…

It might feel boring…..but it is the most useful step as it will give you

the confidence that you know about the material and well prepared for

the exams….

Master Exams


Some students do well under pressure…..and exams bring out best in

them….but not all students…..

If the stress of an exam makes you lock up, practice exams

beforehand……

Choose several problems from textbook……solve previous

exams…you will become better with practice……

Pay attention is class…..try to find out the important topics…through

homework's try to judge the exam paper….

During exam….read paper carefully…solve the easy problems

first….use the entire time properly……don’t give up until the last

second…..

Time Management


Get organized…..use a day planner to manage your time…..

The planner should include time for….

time to attend classes and labs….

preparation time……

time for personal work….meals…laundry…etc.

time to review notes…read textbook and do homework….

time for Gym….sleep……

Limit distractions…computer games, TV, talkative roommates…

Team Work


Your fellow students are a valuable resource…..

Some will help you towards homework's and notes……

Their questions will often illuminate the holes in your knowledge..

You can arrange practice exams with your fellow students……

User Resources


Books: Read textbooks carefully…..look through them….they will give

you plenty of knowledge….

Libraries: Knowledge is arranged and sorted….its also quiet and one of

the best places to study….be respectful and use it often….

Teaching Assistant: They are to help you…a kind word from you when

they help will be appreciated.

Professors: They are tremendous sources of knowledge….treat the with

respect and you will find that most are truly on your side…

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