4/28/2024 8:07:14 PM	ENGR 10 Course Outline as of Spring 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ENGR 10	Title:  INTRO ENGINEERING
Full Title:  Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Last Reviewed:12/12/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.40		14 max.	Lecture Scheduled	33.60
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		10 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.40			Contact Total	33.60
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  67.20

Total Student Learning Hours: 100.80

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:

Non-mathematical introduction to the field of engineering. Students research and discuss the role of engineering and technology in society, and the expectations and experiences of engineers in academia & industry. Group activities, assignments, and interaction are emphasized. Course focuses on information technology as a way to assist in making informed decisions about career paths, majors, and schools. Course also includes information regarding engineering transfer requirements and coursework expectations.  Job hunting skills such as networking, resume writing, and interviewing are explored. A short oral presentation will be required. Field trips and guest speakers augment student information gathering.

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:

Non-mathematical introduction to the field of engineering.  Students research and discuss the role of engineering and technology in society, and the expectations and experiences of engineers in academia and industry. Group activities, assignments, and interaction is emphasized.

(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:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1989	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1989	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: ENGR 110	Introduction to Engineering	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ENGR10

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  The student will:

     1. Analyze and discuss the role of engineering and technology

        in society.

     2. Investigate the spectrum of engineering and engineering related

        occupations.

     3. Develop study skills required for success in engineering

        courses.

     4. Apply analytic techniques and intuitive estimation to solve

        simplified engineering problems.

     5. Experience the advantages and difficulties of working in an

        engineering design group.

     6. Access the internet and utilize the career and transfer centers

        to research career, college, and university information.

     7. Summarize information gathered in assignments and present

        that summary to their fellow students in an oral presentation.

     8. Conduct an interview with a working engineer to gather current

        and personal career information.

     9. Synthesize all interview data and assess the various degrees

        of occupational compatability.

    10. Write a resume and cover letter.

    11. Investigate their academic and career goals and the institutions

        that help them achieve those goals.

Topics and Scope

  1.  Role of engineering and technology in society.

 2.  Legal, moral, and ethical issues in engineering.

 3.  Overview of the engineering fields.

        a. mechanical

        b. electrical

        c. civil

        d. nuclear

        e. chemical/petroleum

        f. aeronautical

        g. architectural

 4.  Engineering communication and technology.

        a. pictoral communication

        b. oral communication

        c. written communication

        d. engineering design processes.

        e. role of computers in engineering

 5.  The engineering curriculum.

        a. SRJC & lower division

        b. State U., polytechs & upper divisions

        c. U.C. , private U. & graduate level

 6.  Occupational information.

     a. value and applicability of education to job

     b. demand for engineering/market trends

     c. interviewing techniques as a career info resource

     d. career literature and data awareness

     e. working conditions/pay rates

7.  Engineering student survival skills.

     a. budgeting time

     b. preparation and participation in lectures

     c. working in a group

     d. working on problem sets

     e. writing lab reports

     f. study for and taking exams

Assignments:

All assignments emphasize the use of the internet to acquire information.

 1.  Report on an engineering issue.

 2.  Report on an engineering article (from a periodical)

 3.  Essay on career goals and interests.

 4.  Engineering problem solution.

 5.  Report on an engineering field.

 6.  Report on an engineering university program.

 7.  Interview an engineer.

 8.  Develop and produce a resume and cover letter.

 9.  Daily schedule.

10.  Write an educational plan.

11.  Questions list for an interview.

12.  Oral presenation to the class.

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 20 - 50%
Written homework, Reading reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Homework problems
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 2 - 20%
Oral Presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 50%
Group Evaluations, Attendance, Discussion Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor Prepared Materials and/or

Landis, Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career, 2nd Ed.,

 Discovery Press, 2000

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