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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ENGR 10 | Title:
INTRO ENGINEERING |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to the Engineering Profession |
| Last Reviewed:12/12/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1989 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1989 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ENGR10 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 05 | Course Created/Approved: | 10/26/1989 |
| Version Created: | 6/5/2017 | Course Last Modified: | 6/5/2021 |
| Submitter: | Vince Bertsch | Course Last Full Review: | 12/12/2023 |
| Version Status: | Approved Changed Course | Prereq Created/Approved: | 12/12/2023 |
| Version Status Date: | 9/11/2017 | Semester Last Taught: | Spring 2021 |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2018 | Term Inactive: | Summer 2021 |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply a spectrum of resources and personal skills to develop opportunities and make
decisions regarding their education and career.
2. Demonstrate effective study skills and teamwork.
Objectives:
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During the course, the students will:
1. Describe the role of engineers in society and classify the different engineering branches, the
functions of an engineer, and industries in which they work.
2. Identify and describe academic pathways to Bachelor's degrees.
3. Develop and apply effective strategies to succeed academically.
4. Explain engineering ethical principles and standards.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of effective practices for writing technical engineering documents
and making oral presentations.
6. Analyze engineering problems using the engineering design process.
7. Demonstrate teamwork skills in working on an engineering design team.
Topics and Scope
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I. Role of Engineering, Science, and Technology in Society
II. Overview of the Engineering Profession
A. Branches
B. Functions
C. Industries
D. Careers
E. Job outlook
III. Legal, Moral, and Ethical Issues in Engineering
IV. Engineering education
A. Academic success strategies
B. Curriculum and preparation for upper division coursework
C. Pathways to and through university programs
V. Engineering Design
A. Scientific foundations
B. Creativity
C. Problem-solving processes
VI. Engineering Communication
A. Pictoral
B. Oral
C. Written
VII. Engineering Tools and Practices
A. Graphing calculators
B. Software tools
C. Fabrication tools
Assignments:
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1. Readings from textbook, handouts, or online resources (5 to 10 pages per week)
2. Investigations and reports on engineering topics (6 to 10). Suggested report topics: a
periodical or online article related to engineering, an engineering field or job function, a
university engineering program, a local engineering company, a local engineer, how a
product works or is made
3. Career and academic development documents (6 to 10). Suggested documents: weekly
schedule, goals essay, education plan, guest speaker questions, resume, cover letter,
interview questions
4. Engineering documents (2-4). Suggested documents: project specifications, process
instructions, build plan, Gantt chart
5. Oral presentations (1 to 2)
6. Group design projects (1 to 3)
7. Final Exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
30 - 50% |
| Written Reports and Documents | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Group Projects | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
5 - 15% |
| Oral Presentations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
5 - 15% |
| Final Exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Engineering Your Future. 9th ed. Oakes, William and Leone, Les. Oxford University Press. 2016
Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career. 4th ed. Landis, Ray. Discovery Press. 2013 (classic)
Instructor Prepared Materials
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | E | Requires English Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | NP | No Prerequisite |
| Advisories-generate description: | A | Auto-Generated Text |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | N | No Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 02 | Lecture |
| | 71 | Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction |
| | 72 | Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction |
| Area department: | ENGR | Engineering and Applied Technology |
| Division: | 73 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Major Applicable Course |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
| Repeat group id: | | |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 0901 | Engineering |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Engineering
OR
Engineering Support |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | Y | Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | N | None |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses |
| SAM classification: | E | Non-Occupational |
| TOP code: | 0901.00 | Engineering, General |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
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