ENGR 1010 - Introduction to Engineering

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Engineering

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

2 Credit(s)
This is an introductory course for engineering technology students. Students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of engineering, the problems engineers encounter and the contributions made by engineers in various disciplines. The ethics and responsibilities of the engineer will discussed. Lab experience includes the following PC applications: operating systems and hardware, word processors, spreadsheets, and engineering graphing. An introduction to computer programming is included with emphasis placed on using a PC to solve engineering problems and produce results. UG OES001

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Communication Speech VALUE Rubric
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Use the computer as a tool to help solve engineering related problems.	4 Labs, 3 Projects, quizzes, Midterm and Final.
2. Function on a team in an academic environment.	Project with written report and presentation.
3. Analyze and discuss ethics in engineering practices using several scenarios involving an engineer faced with ethical choices.	In class participation and discussion. Written conclusion.
4. Write a simple program with inputs, calculations, decisions, and outputs in a modern programming language chosen by the course coordinator.	4 Labs, Quizzes and Final Exam.
5. Demonstrate hands-on skills related to applications of engineering.	Projects, and Lab throughout the semester.
6. Understand and solve open-ended problems related to engineering.	Final Projects, and Labs throughout the semester.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

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Standard NCSC Course Policies
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